How to pronounce aforesaid
Say it like uh-FOR-sed. Aforesaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- uh
- FOR
- sed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aforesaid 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.
- sedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aforesaid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAW-sed.
What does aforesaid mean?
- Previously stated; said or named before.
Where does aforesaid come from?
From Middle English aforesaid(e), aforeseid(e), past participle of aforesayen, aforeseyen, aforeseien, aforeseggen; formed with the prefix afore- and the several forms of seien (“to say”).
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Questions about saying aforesaid
How do you pronounce aforesaid?
Say uh-FOR-sed. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrsɛd/. In British English it is /əˈfɔːsɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aforesaid?
Aforesaid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · FOR · sed.
Is aforesaid 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 /əˈfɔːsɛd/ (uh-FAW-sed).