How to pronounce forerunner
Say it like FOR-uhn-er. Forerunner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔˌrʌnɚ/FOR-uhn-er
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FOR
- uhn
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forerunner 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.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does forerunner mean?
noun
- A runner at the front or ahead.
- By extension, a non-competitor who leads out the competitors on to the circuit, or who runs/rides the course prior to competitor trials, usually testing or checking the way.
- A precursor or harbinger, a warning ahead.
Where does forerunner come from?
From Middle English forrenner, foreriner.
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Questions about saying forerunner
How do you pronounce forerunner?
Say FOR-uhn-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔˌrʌnɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forerunner?
Forerunner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · uhn · er.