How to pronounce forewarned
Say it like for-WORND. Forewarned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORND).
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- for
- WORND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewarned 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.
- WORNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of forewarned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-WAWND.
What does forewarned mean?
- simple past and past participle of forewarn How to pronounce forewarn
Where does forewarned come from?
From Middle English forwarned, equivalent to forewarn + -ed.
Words that rhyme with forewarned
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Questions about saying forewarned
How do you pronounce forewarned?
Say for-WORND. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈwɔrnd/. In British English it is /fɔːˈwɔːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewarned?
Forewarned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORND). Broken into parts: for · WORND.
Is forewarned 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 /fɔːˈwɔːnd/ (faw-WAWND).