How to pronounce foretaste
Say it like FOR-tayst. Foretaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tayst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foretaste 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.
- taystKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of foretaste
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tayst.
Other ways to say foretaste
Foretaste also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- for-TAYST /fɔrˈteɪst/
What does foretaste mean?
- A taste beforehand.
- A sample taken in anticipation; an experience undergone in advance.
- To taste beforehand.
- To taste before possession; have previous experience of; enjoy by anticipation.
- To taste before another.
Where does foretaste come from?
From Middle English fortaste, equivalent to fore- + taste (noun).
Questions about saying foretaste
How do you pronounce foretaste?
Say FOR-tayst. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrteɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːteɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foretaste?
Foretaste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tayst.
Is foretaste 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 /ˈfɔːteɪst/ (FAW-tayst).