How to pronounce forewings
Say it like FOR-wingz. Forewings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrˌwɪŋz/FOR-wingz
UK British/ˈfɔːˌwɪŋz/FAW-wingz
- FOR
- wingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewings 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.
- wingzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forewings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-wingz.
What does forewings mean?
noun
- plural of forewing How to pronounce forewing
Questions about saying forewings
How do you pronounce forewings?
Say FOR-wingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌwɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌwɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewings?
Forewings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · wingz.
Is forewings 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 /ˈfɔːˌwɪŋz/ (FAW-wingz).