How to pronounce aforethought
Say it like uh-FOR-thawt. Aforethought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- uh
- FOR
- thawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aforethought 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.
- thawtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aforethought
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-FAW-thawt.
What does aforethought mean?
- Premeditated; planned ahead of time.“This act was not merely wrong; it was clearly done with malice aforethought.”
Where does aforethought come from?
From afore- + thought.
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Questions about saying aforethought
How do you pronounce aforethought?
Say uh-FOR-thawt. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɔrθɔt/. In British English it is /əˈfɔːθɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aforethought?
Aforethought has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: uh · FOR · thawt.
Is aforethought 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 /əˈfɔːθɔːt/ (uh-FAW-thawt).