How to pronounce forewomen
Say it like FOR-wih-men. Forewomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- wih
- men
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forewomen 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.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forewomen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-wih-men.
What does forewomen mean?
- plural of forewoman How to pronounce forewoman
Questions about saying forewomen
How do you pronounce forewomen?
Say FOR-wih-men. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrwɪmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːwɪmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forewomen?
Forewomen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · wih · men.
Is forewomen 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 /ˈfɔːwɪmɛn/ (FAW-wih-men).