How to pronounce foreleg
Say it like FOR-leg. Foreleg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrˌlɛɡ/FOR-leg
UK British/ˈfɔːˌlɛɡ/FAW-leg
- FOR
- leg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreleg 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.
- legGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of foreleg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-leg.
What does foreleg mean?
noun
- Either of the two legs towards the front of a four-legged animal such as a horse, or towards the front of a many-legged animal such as most insects, or of a piece of furniture, etc.
Where does foreleg come from?
From fore- + leg.
Questions about saying foreleg
How do you pronounce foreleg?
Say FOR-leg. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌlɛɡ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌlɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreleg?
Foreleg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · leg.
Is foreleg 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 /ˈfɔːˌlɛɡ/ (FAW-leg).