How to pronounce forebrain
Say it like FOR-brayn. Forebrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- brayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forebrain 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.
- braynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of forebrain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-brayn.
What does forebrain mean?
- The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
Where does forebrain come from?
From fore- + brain.
Questions about saying forebrain
How do you pronounce forebrain?
Say FOR-brayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌbreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌbreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forebrain?
Forebrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · brayn.
Is forebrain 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 /ˈfɔːˌbreɪn/ (FAW-brayn).