How to pronounce foreclosure
Say it like for-KLOH-zher. Foreclosure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH).
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- for
- KLOH
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreclosure 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.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of foreclosure
- 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-zhuh.
What does foreclosure mean?
- The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.
- The absence of a symbolic father for a fatherless child, as a cause for psychosis.
Where does foreclosure come from?
From foreclose by analogy with closure, equivalent to fore- + closure.
Words that rhyme with foreclosure
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Questions about saying foreclosure
How do you pronounce foreclosure?
Say for-KLOH-zher. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈkloʊʒɚ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈkləʊʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreclosure?
Foreclosure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOH). Broken into parts: for · KLOH · zher.
Is foreclosure 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 /fɔːˈkləʊʒə/ (faw-KLOH-zhuh).