How to pronounce forescent
Say it like for-SENT. Forescent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT).
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- for
- SENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forescent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SENT.
What does forescent mean?
- To detect the scent of (something) before it is present.
- To detect or become aware of (something) in advance.
- A scent that indicates something in advance.
Where does forescent come from?
From fore- + scent.
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Words that rhyme with forescent
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Questions about saying forescent
How do you pronounce forescent?
Say for-SENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrˈsɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːˈsɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forescent?
Forescent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENT). Broken into parts: for · SENT.
Is forescent 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 /ˌfɔːˈsɛnt/ (faw-SENT).