How to pronounce foresee
Say it like for-SEE. Foresee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- for
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foresee 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foresee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SEE.
What does foresee mean?
- To perceive (a situation or event) in advance.
Where does foresee come from?
From Middle English foreseen, forseen, from Old English foresēon; equivalent to fore- + see.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with foresee
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Questions about saying foresee
How do you pronounce foresee?
Say for-SEE. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈsi/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foresee?
Foresee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: for · SEE.
Is foresee 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 /ˌfɔːˈsiː/ (faw-SEE).