How to pronounce foreseen
Say it like for-SEEN. Foreseen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌfɔrˈsin/for-SEEN
UK British/fɔrˈsiːn/for-SEEN
- for
- SEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreseen 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.
- SEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foreseen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: for-SEEN.
What does foreseen mean?
verb
- past participle of foresee How to pronounce foresee“easily foreseen”
- Having been seen in advance.
Words that rhyme with foreseen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foreseen.
Questions about saying foreseen
How do you pronounce foreseen?
Say for-SEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrˈsin/. In British English it is /fɔrˈsiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreseen?
Foreseen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEN). Broken into parts: for · SEEN.
Is foreseen 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 /fɔrˈsiːn/ (for-SEEN).