How to pronounce forego
Say it like for-GOH. Forego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- for
- GOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forego pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of forego
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: faw-GOH.
What does forego mean?
- To precede, to go before.
- Alternative spelling of forgo; to abandon, to relinquish.
Where does forego come from?
From Middle English forgan, from Old English foregān, equivalent to fore- + go.
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Questions about saying forego
How do you pronounce forego?
Say for-GOH. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡoʊ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forego?
Forego has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: for · GOH.
Is forego 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 /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ (faw-GOH).
What words sound the same as forego?
Forego sounds the same as forgo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.