How to pronounce foreskin
Say it like FOR-skin. Foreskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreskin 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.
- skinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foreskin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-skin.
What does foreskin mean?
- To remove the foreskin.
- To sexually stimulate by manipulating the foreskin.
Where does foreskin come from?
From fore- + skin, a loose calque of Latin praepūtium.
Questions about saying foreskin
How do you pronounce foreskin?
Say FOR-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreskin?
Foreskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · skin.
Is foreskin 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 /ˈfɔːskɪn/ (FAW-skin).