How to pronounce forecast
Say it like FOR-kast. Forecast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- kast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forecast 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.
- kastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of forecast
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAW-kahst.
What does forecast mean?
- predict in advance
- judge to be probable
- indicate, as with a sign or an omen“These signs bode bad news”
- a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Where does forecast come from?
The noun is from Middle English forecast, forcast.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying forecast
How do you pronounce forecast?
Say FOR-kast. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌkæst/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌkɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forecast?
Forecast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · kast.
Is forecast 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 /ˈfɔːˌkɑːst/ (FAW-kahst).