How to pronounce forewarn
Say it like for-WORN. Forewarn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORN).
- for
- WORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewarn 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.
- WORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of forewarn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-WAWN.
What does forewarn mean?
- To warn in advance.
Where does forewarn come from?
Early 14th century, from Middle English *forewarnen (suggested by Middle English forewarned, forewarning, forewarner, etc.), from Old English forewarnian (“to take warning beforehand; forewarn”), from Proto-Germanic *furawarnōną (“to forewa
Words that rhyme with forewarn
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Questions about saying forewarn
How do you pronounce forewarn?
Say for-WORN. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈwɔrn/. In British English it is /fɔːˈwɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewarn?
Forewarn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORN). Broken into parts: for · WORN.
Is forewarn 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 /fɔːˈwɔːn/ (faw-WAWN).