How to pronounce forewing
Say it like FOR-wing. Forewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrˌwɪŋ/FOR-wing
UK British/ˈfɔːˌwɪŋ/FAW-wing
- FOR
- wing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewing 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.
- wingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forewing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-wing.
What does forewing mean?
noun
- Alternative form of fore wing.
Where does forewing come from?
From fore- + wing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- fore-wing
- fore wing
Questions about saying forewing
How do you pronounce forewing?
Say FOR-wing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌwɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌwɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewing?
Forewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · wing.
Is forewing 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 /ˈfɔːˌwɪŋ/ (FAW-wing).