How to pronounce foredoom
Say it like faw-DOOM. Foredoom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOM).
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- faw
- DOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foredoom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of foredoom
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: FAW-doom.
What does foredoom mean?
- A doom that is predicted; destiny.
- To predestine to a doom.
Where does foredoom come from?
From fore- + doom. Compare foredeem.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with foredoom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foredoom.
Questions about saying foredoom
How do you pronounce foredoom?
Say faw-DOOM. The American pronunciation is /fɔˈdum/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːduːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foredoom?
Foredoom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOM). Broken into parts: faw · DOOM.
Is foredoom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈfɔːduːm/ (FAW-doom).