How to pronounce foreigner
Say it like FOR-uh-ner. Foreigner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreigner 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of foreigner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOR-ih-nuh.
Other ways to say foreigner
Foreigner also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FAR-uh-ner /ˈfɑrənɚ/
What does foreigner mean?
- A person from a foreign country.
- A private job run by an employee at a trade factory rather than going through the business.
Where does foreigner come from?
From Middle English forner, foreyner, foroner, forenere, augmentation of earlier forein (“foreigner”), from the adjective.
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Words that rhyme with foreigner
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Questions about saying foreigner
How do you pronounce foreigner?
Say FOR-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒrɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreigner?
Foreigner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · uh · ner.
Is foreigner 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 /ˈfɒrɪnə/ (FOR-ih-nuh).