How to pronounce foretelling
Say it like for-TEL-ing. Foretelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- for
- TEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foretelling 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.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foretelling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-TEL-ing.
What does foretelling mean?
- A prediction.
- present participle and gerund of foretell How to pronounce foretell
- present participle and gerund of foretel
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Words that rhyme with foretelling
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Questions about saying foretelling
How do you pronounce foretelling?
Say for-TEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈtɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈtɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foretelling?
Foretelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: for · TEL · ing.
Is foretelling 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 /fɔːˈtɛlɪŋ/ (faw-TEL-ing).