How to pronounce foreseeing
Say it like for-SEE-ing. Foreseeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- for
- SEE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreseeing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foreseeing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SEE-ing.
What does foreseeing mean?
- present participle and gerund of foresee How to pronounce foresee
- The act by which something is foreseen; a prophetic vision.
Where does foreseeing come from?
From foresee + -ing.
Words that rhyme with foreseeing
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Questions about saying foreseeing
How do you pronounce foreseeing?
Say for-SEE-ing. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈsiɪŋ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈsiːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreseeing?
Foreseeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: for · SEE · ing.
Is foreseeing 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 /fɔːˈsiːɪŋ/ (faw-SEE-ing).