How to pronounce forefoot
Say it like FOR-fuut. Forefoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fuut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forefoot 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.
- fuutGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of forefoot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-fuut.
What does forefoot mean?
- Either of the front feet of a quadruped.
- The front part of a person's foot.
- A piece of timber terminating the keel at the fore end, connecting it with the lower end of the stem.
- To catch (a horse) by binding its front legs together with rope.
Where does forefoot come from?
From Middle English forefot, forfote, equivalent to fore- + foot.
Questions about saying forefoot
How do you pronounce forefoot?
Say FOR-fuut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌfʊt/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌfʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forefoot?
Forefoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fuut.
Is forefoot 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 /ˈfɔːˌfʊt/ (FAW-fuut).