How to pronounce aforementioned
Say it like uh-FOR-men-shund. Aforementioned has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈfɔrˌmɛnʃənd/uh-FOR-men-shund
UK British/əˈfɔːˌmɛnʃənd/uh-FAW-men-shund
- uh
- FOR
- men
- shund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aforementioned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aforementioned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAW-men-shund.
What does aforementioned mean?
adjective
- being the one previously mentioned or spoken of“works of all the aforementioned authors”“said party has denied the charges”
Where does aforementioned come from?
From afore- + mentioned.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying aforementioned
How do you pronounce aforementioned?
Say uh-FOR-men-shund. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrˌmɛnʃənd/. In British English it is /əˈfɔːˌmɛnʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aforementioned?
Aforementioned has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · FOR · men · shund.
Is aforementioned pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈfɔːˌmɛnʃənd/ (uh-FAW-men-shund).