How to pronounce forenoon
Say it like FOR-noon. Forenoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- noon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forenoon 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.
- noonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of forenoon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-noon.
What does forenoon mean?
- Synonym of morning: the part of the day between sunrise and noon.
Where does forenoon come from?
From Middle English forenone, equivalent to fore- + noon.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying forenoon
How do you pronounce forenoon?
Say FOR-noon. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrnun/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːnuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forenoon?
Forenoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · noon.
Is forenoon 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 /ˈfɔːnuːn/ (FAW-noon).