How to pronounce forestalling
Say it like for-STAH-ling. Forestalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌfɔrˈstɑlɪŋ/for-STAH-ling
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- for
- STAH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forestalling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does forestalling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of forestall How to pronounce forestall
- The act of one who forestalls.
Where does forestalling come from?
From forestall + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with forestalling
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Questions about saying forestalling
How do you pronounce forestalling?
Say for-STAH-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrˈstɑlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forestalling?
Forestalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAH). Broken into parts: for · STAH · ling.