How to pronounce forehand
Say it like FOR-hand. Forehand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- hand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forehand 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.
- handKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of forehand
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-hand.
What does forehand mean?
- A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.“the devastating speed of her forehand return”
- A throw similar to a sidearm throw in baseball, where the disc remains on the throwing-arm side of the body and is led by the middle finger.
- All of the part of a horse which is before the rider.
- Beforehand; paid in advance.
- To strike with a forehand stroke.
Where does forehand come from?
From fore- + hand.
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Questions about saying forehand
How do you pronounce forehand?
Say FOR-hand. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrhænd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːhænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forehand?
Forehand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · hand.
Is forehand 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 /ˈfɔːhænd/ (FAW-hand).