How to pronounce foresaw
Say it like for-SAW. Foresaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW).
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- for
- SAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foresaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of foresaw
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SAW.
What does foresaw mean?
- simple past of foresee How to pronounce foresee
Words that rhyme with foresaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foresaw.
Questions about saying foresaw
How do you pronounce foresaw?
Say for-SAW. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈsɔ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foresaw?
Foresaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW). Broken into parts: for · SAW.
Is foresaw 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 /fɔːˈsɔː/ (faw-SAW).