How to pronounce forefinger
Say it like FOR-fing-gher. Forefinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fing
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forefinger 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.
- fingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forefinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-fing-guh.
What does forefinger mean?
- The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.
Where does forefinger come from?
Mid-15th century, from Middle English forefynger; equivalent to fore- + finger.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying forefinger
How do you pronounce forefinger?
Say FOR-fing-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌfɪŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forefinger?
Forefinger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fing · gher.
Is forefinger 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 /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡə/ (FAW-fing-guh).