How to pronounce foreknower
Say it like for-NOH-er. Foreknower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- for
- NOH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreknower pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of foreknower
- 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-uh.
What does foreknower mean?
- One who foreknows.
Where does foreknower come from?
From foreknow + -er.
Words that rhyme with foreknower
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Questions about saying foreknower
How do you pronounce foreknower?
Say for-NOH-er. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈnoʊɚ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈnəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreknower?
Foreknower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: for · NOH · er.
Is foreknower 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 /fɔːˈnəʊə/ (faw-NOH-uh).