How to pronounce foreclosed
Say it like for-KLOHZD. Foreclosed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHZD).
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- for
- KLOHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreclosed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KLOHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of foreclosed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: faw-KLOHZD.
What does foreclosed mean?
- simple past and past participle of foreclose How to pronounce foreclose
Words that rhyme with foreclosed
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Questions about saying foreclosed
How do you pronounce foreclosed?
Say for-KLOHZD. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈkloʊzd/. In British English it is /fɔːˈkləʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreclosed?
Foreclosed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOHZD). Broken into parts: for · KLOHZD.
Is foreclosed 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 /fɔːˈkləʊzd/ (faw-KLOHZD).