How to pronounce forasmuch
Say it like for-uz-MUHCH. Forasmuch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUHCH).
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- for
- uz
- MUHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forasmuch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of forasmuch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: for-uz-MUHCH.
What does forasmuch mean?
- Inasmuch, seeing (that).
Where does forasmuch come from?
From Middle English for-as-moche, vor asemoche, for as miche, equivalent to for + as + much.
Words that rhyme with forasmuch
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Questions about saying forasmuch
How do you pronounce forasmuch?
Say for-uz-MUHCH. The American pronunciation is /fɑrəzˈmʌtʃ/. In British English it is /fɒrəzˈmʌtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forasmuch?
Forasmuch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUHCH). Broken into parts: for · uz · MUHCH.
Is forasmuch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fɒrəzˈmʌtʃ/ (for-uz-MUHCH).