How to pronounce forced
Say it like FORST. Forced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FORST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of forced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWST.
What does forced mean?
- produced by or subjected to forcing“forced-air heating”“furnaces of the forced-convection type”
- forced or compelled“promised to abolish forced labor”
- made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency“a forced landing”
Words that rhyme with forced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forced.
Questions about saying forced
How do you pronounce forced?
Say FORST. The American pronunciation is /fɔrst/. In British English it is /fɔːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forced?
Forced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FORST.
Is forced 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 /fɔːst/ (FAWST).