How to pronounce forfeited
Say it like FOR-fih-tid. Forfeited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fih
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forfeited 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forfeited
- 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-fih-tid.
What does forfeited mean?
- simple past and past participle of forfeit How to pronounce forfeit
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Questions about saying forfeited
How do you pronounce forfeited?
Say FOR-fih-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrfɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːfɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forfeited?
Forfeited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fih · tid.
Is forfeited 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 /ˈfɔːfɪtɪd/ (FAW-fih-tid).