How to pronounce forces
Say it like FOR-siz. Forces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrsɪz/FOR-siz
UK British/ˈfɔːsɪz/FAW-siz
- FOR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forces 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forces
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-siz.
What does forces mean?
noun
- plural of force How to pronounce force
- Troops.
- The orchestral instrumentation (and voices) used in a musical production.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of force How to pronounce force
Questions about saying forces
How do you pronounce forces?
Say FOR-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forces?
Forces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · siz.
Is forces 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 /ˈfɔːsɪz/ (FAW-siz).