How to pronounce forestal
Say it like FAW-er-ruh-stul. Forestal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW).
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- FAW
- er
- ruh
- stul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forestal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forestal
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOR-ih-stul.
What does forestal mean?
- Relating to forestry (cultivating forests for harvest).
Where does forestal come from?
From forest + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying forestal
How do you pronounce forestal?
Say FAW-er-ruh-stul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔɚrəstəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɒrɪstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forestal?
Forestal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW). Broken into parts: FAW · er · ruh · stul.
Is forestal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈfɒrɪstəl/ (FOR-ih-stul).