How to pronounce foreseeable
Say it like for-SEE-uh-bul. Foreseeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- for
- SEE
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreseeable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foreseeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SEE-uh-bul.
What does foreseeable mean?
- Able to be foreseen or anticipated.“This project will not be finished in the foreseeable future.”
Where does foreseeable come from?
From foresee + -able.
Words that rhyme with foreseeable
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Questions about saying foreseeable
How do you pronounce foreseeable?
Say for-SEE-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈsiəbəl/. In British English it is /fɔːˈsiːəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreseeable?
Foreseeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: for · SEE · uh · bul.
Is foreseeable 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 /fɔːˈsiːəbəl/ (faw-SEE-uh-bul).