How to pronounce foreman
Say it like FOR-mun. Foreman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foreman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mun.
What does foreman mean?
- a person who exercises control over workers“if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”
- a man who is foreperson of a jury
Where does foreman come from?
From Middle English foremon, forman.
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Questions about saying foreman
How do you pronounce foreman?
Say FOR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmən/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreman?
Foreman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mun.
Is foreman 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 /ˈfɔːmən/ (FAW-mun).