How to pronounce forewoman
Say it like FOR-woo-mun. Forewoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- woo
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewoman 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.
- wooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forewoman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-woo-mun.
What does forewoman mean?
- A female leader of a work crew.
- A female foreman of a jury.
Where does forewoman come from?
From fore- + -woman.
Questions about saying forewoman
How do you pronounce forewoman?
Say FOR-woo-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrwumən/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːwuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewoman?
Forewoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · woo · mun.
Is forewoman 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 /ˈfɔːwuːmən/ (FAW-woo-mun).