How to pronounce foresight
Say it like FOR-syte. Foresight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foresight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of foresight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-syte.
What does foresight mean?
- The ability, or the due use of one's ability, to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.“Having the foresight to prepare an evacuation plan may have saved their lives.”
- The ability to foresee future events in a supernatural or paranormal way, such as psychically.
- The front sight on a firearm (e.g., rifle, handgun).
Where does foresight come from?
From Middle English forsight, forsyght, forsichte (since 14th c.), a calque of Latin providentia.
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Questions about saying foresight
How do you pronounce foresight?
Say FOR-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foresight?
Foresight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · syte.
Is foresight 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 /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ (FAW-syte).