How to pronounce forecaster
Say it like FOR-ka-ster. Forecaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- ka
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forecaster 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.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forecaster
- 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-kah-stuh.
What does forecaster mean?
- A person who forecasts.
- A software program or algorithm that forecasts.
Where does forecaster come from?
From forecast + -er.
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Questions about saying forecaster
How do you pronounce forecaster?
Say FOR-ka-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrkæstər/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːkɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forecaster?
Forecaster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · ka · ster.
Is forecaster 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 /ˈfɔːkɑːstə/ (FAW-kah-stuh).