How to pronounce forefathers
Say it like FOR-fah-therz. Forefathers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fah
- therz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forefathers 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.
- fahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- therzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forefathers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-fah-thuz.
What does forefathers mean?
- plural of forefather How to pronounce forefather
Questions about saying forefathers
How do you pronounce forefathers?
Say FOR-fah-therz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌfɑðɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forefathers?
Forefathers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fah · therz.
Is forefathers 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 /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðəz/ (FAW-fah-thuz).