How to pronounce foresyllable
Say it like FOR-sih-luh-bul. Foresyllable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- sih
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foresyllable 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foresyllable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-sih-luh-bul.
What does foresyllable mean?
- A syllable (or syllables) at the beginning of a word.
Where does foresyllable come from?
From fore- + syllable; Compare Dutch voorsyllabe, German Vorsilbe.
Questions about saying foresyllable
How do you pronounce foresyllable?
Say FOR-sih-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foresyllable?
Foresyllable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · sih · luh · bul.
Is foresyllable 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 /ˈfɔːsɪləbəl/ (FAW-sih-luh-bul).