How to pronounce foremen
Say it like FOR-mun. Foremen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foremen 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 foremen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-mun.
What does foremen mean?
- plural of foreman How to pronounce foreman
Words that rhyme with foremen
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Words that sound like foremen
Questions about saying foremen
How do you pronounce foremen?
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 foremen?
Foremen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · mun.
Is foremen 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).
What words sound the same as foremen?
Foremen sounds the same as foreman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.