How to pronounce forewent
Say it like FOR-went. Forewent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrwɛnt/FOR-went
UK British/fɔːˈwɛnt/faw-WENT
- FOR
- went
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewent 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.
- wentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forewent
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-WENT.
What does forewent mean?
verb
- simple past of forego How to pronounce forego
Where does forewent come from?
From fore- + went.
Questions about saying forewent
How do you pronounce forewent?
Say FOR-went. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrwɛnt/. In British English it is /fɔːˈwɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewent?
Forewent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · went.
Is forewent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /fɔːˈwɛnt/ (faw-WENT).