How to pronounce foregoing
Say it like for-GOH-ing. Foregoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- for
- GOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foregoing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foregoing
- 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-ing.
What does foregoing mean?
- Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
- present participle and gerund of forego How to pronounce forego
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Questions about saying foregoing
How do you pronounce foregoing?
Say for-GOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foregoing?
Foregoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: for · GOH · ing.
Is foregoing 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 /ˌfɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ/ (faw-GOH-ing).