How to pronounce foreclosing
Say it like for-KLOH-zing. Foreclosing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- for
- KLOH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreclosing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foreclosing
- 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-zing.
What does foreclosing mean?
Words that rhyme with foreclosing
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Questions about saying foreclosing
How do you pronounce foreclosing?
Say for-KLOH-zing. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈkloʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈkləʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreclosing?
Foreclosing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: for · KLOH · zing.
Is foreclosing 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 /fɔːˈkləʊzɪŋ/ (faw-KLOH-zing).