How to pronounce foreword
Say it like FOR-wurd. Foreword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- wurd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foreword 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.
- wurdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of foreword
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-wurd.
What does foreword mean?
- An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person (not the author of the work thus introduced).
Where does foreword come from?
Morphologically fore- + word.
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Questions about saying foreword
How do you pronounce foreword?
Say FOR-wurd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌwɝd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːwɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foreword?
Foreword has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · wurd.
Is foreword 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 /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ (FAW-wurd).