How to pronounce forethoughtful
Say it like FOR-thawt-fuul. Forethoughtful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- thawt
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forethoughtful 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.
- thawtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of forethoughtful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-thawt-fuul.
What does forethoughtful mean?
- Having or full of forethought; provident; proactive; visionary.
Where does forethoughtful come from?
From fore- + thoughtful; or forethought + -ful.
Questions about saying forethoughtful
How do you pronounce forethoughtful?
Say FOR-thawt-fuul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrθɔtfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːθɔːtfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forethoughtful?
Forethoughtful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · thawt · fuul.
Is forethoughtful 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 /ˈfɔːθɔːtfʊl/ (FAW-thawt-fuul).