How to pronounce foister
Say it like FOY-ster. Foister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOY).
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- FOY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of foister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOY-stuh.
What does foister mean?
- One who foists; a falsifier.
Where does foister come from?
From foist + -er.
Words that rhyme with foister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foister.
Questions about saying foister
How do you pronounce foister?
Say FOY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foister?
Foister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOY). Broken into parts: FOY · ster.
Is foister 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 /ˈfɔɪstə/ (FOY-stuh).