How to pronounce forefingers
Say it like FOR-fing-gherz. Forefingers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fing
- gherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forefingers 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.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forefingers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-fing-guz.
What does forefingers mean?
- plural of forefinger How to pronounce forefinger
Questions about saying forefingers
How do you pronounce forefingers?
Say FOR-fing-gherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌfɪŋɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forefingers?
Forefingers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fing · gherz.
Is forefingers 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 /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡəz/ (FAW-fing-guz).