How to pronounce forensic
Say it like fuh-REN-sik. Forensic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN).
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- fuh
- REN
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forensic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forensic
American and British speakers say forensic in essentially the same way: /fəˈrɛnsɪk/ in the US and /fəˈrɛnsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-REN-sik.
What does forensic mean?
- of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
- used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law“forensic photograph”“forensic ballistics”
Where does forensic come from?
From Latin forēnsis (“of the forum, public”) + -ic, from forum (“forum, marketplace”).
Questions about saying forensic
How do you pronounce forensic?
Say fuh-REN-sik. The American pronunciation is /fəˈrɛnsɪk/. In British English it is /fəˈrɛnsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forensic?
Forensic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN). Broken into parts: fuh · REN · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say forensic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈrɛnsɪk/ and the British form is /fəˈrɛnsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.