How to pronounce foresmell
Say it like faw-SMEL. Foresmell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMEL).
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- faw
- SMEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foresmell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SMELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of foresmell
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: FAW-smel.
What does foresmell mean?
- A smell which precedes or comes before something.
- To smell in advance.
Where does foresmell come from?
From fore- + smell.
Words that rhyme with foresmell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foresmell.
Questions about saying foresmell
How do you pronounce foresmell?
Say faw-SMEL. The American pronunciation is /fɔˈsmɛl/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsmɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foresmell?
Foresmell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SMEL). Broken into parts: faw · SMEL.
Is foresmell pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈfɔːsmɛl/ (FAW-smel).