How to pronounce foredeal
Say it like FOR-deel. Foredeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- deel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foredeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foredeal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-deel.
What does foredeal mean?
- An advantage; benefit; profit.
Where does foredeal come from?
From earlier fordele, from Middle English foredel, foredele.
Questions about saying foredeal
How do you pronounce foredeal?
Say FOR-deel. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrdil/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːdil/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foredeal?
Foredeal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · deel.
Is foredeal 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 /ˈfɔːdil/ (FAW-deel).