How to pronounce foretold
Say it like FOR-tohld. Foretold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrtoʊld/FOR-tohld
UK British/ˈfɔːtəʊld/FAW-tohld
- FOR
- tohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foretold 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.
- tohldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of foretold
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FAW-tohld.
What does foretold mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of foretell How to pronounce foretell
- simple past and past participle of foretel
Questions about saying foretold
How do you pronounce foretold?
Say FOR-tohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foretold?
Foretold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tohld.
Is foretold 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 /ˈfɔːtəʊld/ (FAW-tohld).