How to pronounce foreperson
Say it like FOR-per-sun. Foreperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- per
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreperson 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foreperson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-puh-sun.
What does foreperson mean?
- A leader of a work crew.
- The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.
- A forefather, predecessor.
Where does foreperson come from?
From fore- + person.
Questions about saying foreperson
How do you pronounce foreperson?
Say FOR-per-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrpɚsən/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːpəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreperson?
Foreperson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · per · sun.
Is foreperson 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 /ˈfɔːpəsən/ (FAW-puh-sun).