How to pronounce forecastle
Say it like FOHK-sul. Forecastle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHK).
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- FOHK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forecastle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forecastle
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOHK-sul.
What does forecastle mean?
- A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship; the structure of this part of the ship; the crew's quarters located within it.
Where does forecastle come from?
From Middle English forecastel, forcastel, (whence also Anglo-French forechasteil), equivalent to fore- + castle.
Questions about saying forecastle
How do you pronounce forecastle?
Say FOHK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊksəl/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊksəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forecastle?
Forecastle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOHK). Broken into parts: FOHK · sul.
Is forecastle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊksəl/ (FOHK-sul).