How to pronounce forcibly
Say it like FOR-suh-blee. Forcibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- suh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forcibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of forcibly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-suh-blee.
What does forcibly mean?
- In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
- In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.
Where does forcibly come from?
From Middle English forceably, equivalent to forcible + -ly.
Questions about saying forcibly
How do you pronounce forcibly?
Say FOR-suh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsəbli/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forcibly?
Forcibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · suh · blee.
Is forcibly 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 /ˈfɔːsəbli/ (FAW-suh-blee).