How to pronounce forespeak
Say it like for-SPEEK. Forespeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEEK).
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- for
- SPEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forespeak 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.
- SPEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of forespeak
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SPEEK.
What does forespeak mean?
- Alternative spelling of forspeak.
Where does forespeak come from?
An alteration of forspeak.
Words that rhyme with forespeak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forespeak.
Questions about saying forespeak
How do you pronounce forespeak?
Say for-SPEEK. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈspik/. In British English it is /fɔːˈspiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forespeak?
Forespeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEEK). Broken into parts: for · SPEEK.
Is forespeak 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 /fɔːˈspiːk/ (faw-SPEEK).