How to pronounce forceful
Say it like FORS-ful. Forceful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrsfəl/FORS-ful
UK British/ˈfɔːsfəl/FAWS-ful
- FORS
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forceful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forceful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWS-ful.
What does forceful mean?
adjective
- Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.“forceful leader”
Where does forceful come from?
From force + -ful.
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Words that rhyme with forceful
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Questions about saying forceful
How do you pronounce forceful?
Say FORS-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsfəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forceful?
Forceful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORS). Broken into parts: FORS · ful.
Is forceful 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 /ˈfɔːsfəl/ (FAWS-ful).