How to pronounce foray
Say it like FOR-ay. Foray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of foray
American and British speakers say foray in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔreɪ/ in the US and /ˈfɒreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOR-ay.
What does foray mean?
- A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
- A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere.
- To participate in a foray.
- To do or attempt something outside one's typical area of expertise.
Where does foray come from?
Cognate with Old High German fuotar (German Futter (“fodder, feed”)), Old English fōdor, fōþer (“food, fodder, covering, case, basket”), Dutch voeder (“forage, food, feed”), Danish foder (“fodder, feed”), Icelandic fóður (“fodder, sheath”).
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Words that rhyme with foray
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Questions about saying foray
How do you pronounce foray?
Say FOR-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foray?
Foray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say foray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfɒreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.