How to pronounce foreknow
Say it like for-NOH. Foreknow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
- for
- NOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreknow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of foreknow
- 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-NOH.
What does foreknow mean?
- To have knowledge of beforehand.
Where does foreknow come from?
From Middle English forknowen (since Chaucer), a calque from praescio equivalent to fore- + know.
Words that rhyme with foreknow
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Questions about saying foreknow
How do you pronounce foreknow?
Say for-NOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrˈnoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːˈnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreknow?
Foreknow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: for · NOH.
Is foreknow 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 /ˌfɔːˈnəʊ/ (faw-NOH).