How to pronounce forebears
Say it like FOR-bairz. Forebears has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrˌbɛrz/FOR-bairz
UK British/ˈfɔːˌbɛəz/FAW-bairz
- FOR
- bairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forebears 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.
- bairzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forebears
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-bairz.
What does forebears mean?
noun
- plural of forebear How to pronounce forebear
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forebear How to pronounce forebear
Questions about saying forebears
How do you pronounce forebears?
Say FOR-bairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌbɛrz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌbɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forebears?
Forebears has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · bairz.
Is forebears 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 /ˈfɔːˌbɛəz/ (FAW-bairz).