How to pronounce forcible
Say it like FOR-suh-bul. Forcible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forcible 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forcible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-suh-bul.
What does forcible mean?
- Done by force, forced.
- Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
- Able to be forced.
Where does forcible come from?
From Middle English forcible, forsable, from Old French forcible, from forcier (“to conquer by force”), equivalent to force + -ible.
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Words that rhyme with forcible
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Questions about saying forcible
How do you pronounce forcible?
Say FOR-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forcible?
Forcible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · suh · bul.
Is forcible 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 /ˈfɔːsəbəl/ (FAW-suh-bul).