How to pronounce fore
Say it like FOR. Fore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fore 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.
American vs British pronunciation of fore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW.
What does fore mean?
- front part of a vessel or aircraft“he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line”
- situated at or toward the bow of a vessel
- near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane“the captain went fore (or forward) to check the instruments”
Where does fore come from?
A development of the prefix fore-.
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Words that rhyme with fore
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Words that sound like fore
Questions about saying fore
How do you pronounce fore?
Say FOR. The American pronunciation is /fɔr/. In British English it is /fɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fore?
Fore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOR.
Is fore 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 /fɔː/ (FAW).
What words sound the same as fore?
Fore sounds the same as for, four in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.