How to pronounce forepaw
Say it like FOR-paw. Forepaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrpɔ/FOR-paw
UK British/ˈfɔːpɔː/FAW-paw
- FOR
- paw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forepaw 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.
- pawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of forepaw
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-paw.
What does forepaw mean?
noun
- Either of the paws of an animal's foreleg, homologous to the hand in humans.
Where does forepaw come from?
From fore- + paw.
Questions about saying forepaw
How do you pronounce forepaw?
Say FOR-paw. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrpɔ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːpɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forepaw?
Forepaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · paw.
Is forepaw 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 /ˈfɔːpɔː/ (FAW-paw).