How to pronounce deforest
Say it like dih-FOR-ust. Deforest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- dih
- FOR
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deforest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deforest
American and British speakers say deforest in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɔrəst/ in the US and /dɪˈfɒrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FOR-ist.
What does deforest mean?
- To clear (an area) of forest.
Where does deforest come from?
From de- + forest.
Questions about saying deforest
How do you pronounce deforest?
Say dih-FOR-ust. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔrəst/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɒrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deforest?
Deforest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: dih · FOR · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say deforest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɔrəst/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɒrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.