How to pronounce forewarning
Say it like for-WOR-ning. Forewarning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- for
- WOR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewarning 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.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forewarning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-WAW-ning.
What does forewarning mean?
- present participle and gerund of forewarn How to pronounce forewarn
- An advance warning; an omen.
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Questions about saying forewarning
How do you pronounce forewarning?
Say for-WOR-ning. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈwɔrnɪŋ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈwɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewarning?
Forewarning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: for · WOR · ning.
Is forewarning 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 /fɔːˈwɔːnɪŋ/ (faw-WAW-ning).