How to pronounce forearm
Say it like FOR-arm. Forearm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔˌrɑrm/FOR-arm
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FOR
- arm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forearm 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.
- armGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
Other ways to say forearm
Forearm also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- for-ARM /fɔˈrɑrm/
What does forearm mean?
noun
- The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
- A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.
- To arm in preparation.
Where does forearm come from?
From fore- + arm. Compare Dutch voorarm (“forearm”), Danish forarm (“forearm”), German Vorderarm (“forearm”).
Questions about saying forearm
How do you pronounce forearm?
Say FOR-arm. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔˌrɑrm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forearm?
Forearm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · arm.