How to pronounce foreplay
Say it like FOR-play. Foreplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- play
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreplay 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.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of foreplay
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-play.
What does foreplay mean?
- The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
- To engage in foreplay.
Where does foreplay come from?
From fore- + play.
Questions about saying foreplay
How do you pronounce foreplay?
Say FOR-play. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌpleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌpleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreplay?
Foreplay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · play.
Is foreplay 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 /ˈfɔːˌpleɪ/ (FAW-play).