How to pronounce foresay
Say it like for-SAY. Foresay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- for
- SAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foresay 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of foresay
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SAY.
What does foresay mean?
- To decree; ordain; appoint.
Where does foresay come from?
From Middle English foresayen, foreseyen, foreseggen (found only in past participle foresaid), from Old English foreseċġan (“to foresay, foretell, predict, announce, mention beforehand”), equivalent to fore- + say.
Words that rhyme with foresay
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Questions about saying foresay
How do you pronounce foresay?
Say for-SAY. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈseɪ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foresay?
Foresay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: for · SAY.
Is foresay 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 /fɔːˈseɪ/ (faw-SAY).