How to pronounce forfeitable
Say it like FOR-fuh-tuh-bul. Forfeitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fuh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forfeitable 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forfeitable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAW-fuh-tuh-bul.
What does forfeitable mean?
- Liable to be forfeited
Where does forfeitable come from?
From Middle English forfeitable, forfaitable, forfetable, equivalent to forfeit + -able.
Questions about saying forfeitable
How do you pronounce forfeitable?
Say FOR-fuh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrfətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːfətəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forfeitable?
Forfeitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fuh · tuh · bul.
Is forfeitable 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 /ˈfɔːfətəbəl/ (FAW-fuh-tuh-bul).