How to pronounce forehold
Say it like FOR-hohld. Forehold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forehold 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.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of forehold
- 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-hohld.
What does forehold mean?
- The forward or front part of the hold of a ship.
- To hold or believe (something) beforehand; to assume; to anticipate, to predict.
Where does forehold come from?
From fore- (prefix meaning ‘positioned at or near the front’) + hold (“the cargo area of an aircraft or ship”).
Questions about saying forehold
How do you pronounce forehold?
Say FOR-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forehold?
Forehold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · hohld.
Is forehold 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 /ˈfɔːhəʊld/ (FAW-hohld).