How to pronounce foreigners
Say it like FOR-uh-nerz. Foreigners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
- FOR
- uh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreigners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of foreigners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOR-ih-nuz.
Other ways to say foreigners
Foreigners also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FAR-uh-nerz /ˈfɑrənɚz/
What does foreigners mean?
- plural of foreigner How to pronounce foreigner
Words that sound like foreigners
- foreigners'
Questions about saying foreigners
How do you pronounce foreigners?
Say FOR-uh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrənɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɒrɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreigners?
Foreigners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · uh · nerz.
Is foreigners 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 /ˈfɒrɪnəz/ (FOR-ih-nuz).
What words sound the same as foreigners?
Foreigners sounds the same as foreigners' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.