How to pronounce forecloses
Say it like for-KLOH-ziz. Forecloses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- for
- KLOH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forecloses 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.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forecloses
- 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-KLOH-ziz.
What does forecloses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of foreclose How to pronounce foreclose
Questions about saying forecloses
How do you pronounce forecloses?
Say for-KLOH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈkloʊzɪz/. In British English it is /fɔːˈkləʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forecloses?
Forecloses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: for · KLOH · ziz.
Is forecloses 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 /fɔːˈkləʊzɪz/ (faw-KLOH-ziz).