How to pronounce forbade
Say it like fer-BAYD. Forbade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYD).
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- fer
- BAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forbade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of forbade
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-BAYD.
What does forbade mean?
- simple past of forbid How to pronounce forbid
Words that rhyme with forbade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forbade.
Questions about saying forbade
How do you pronounce forbade?
Say fer-BAYD. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈbeɪd/. In British English it is /fəˈbeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forbade?
Forbade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAYD). Broken into parts: fer · BAYD.
Is forbade 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 /fəˈbeɪd/ (fuh-BAYD).