How to pronounce foremath
Say it like FOR-math. Foremath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- math
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foremath 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.
- mathKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of foremath
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAW-mahth.
What does foremath mean?
- A first mowing; that which is gleaned from a first or prior mowing.
- Something preceding or producing a particular outcome; events that have yet to occur, or are in the process of occurring.
Where does foremath come from?
From fore- + math (“a mowing”), by analogy with aftermath.
Questions about saying foremath
How do you pronounce foremath?
Say FOR-math. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmæθ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmɑːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foremath?
Foremath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · math.
Is foremath 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 /ˈfɔːmɑːθ/ (FAW-mahth).