How to pronounce forfeiting
Say it like FOR-fuh-ting. Forfeiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrfətɪŋ/FOR-fuh-ting
UK British/ˈfɔːfətɪŋ/FAW-fuh-ting
- FOR
- fuh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forfeiting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forfeiting
- 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-ting.
What does forfeiting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of forfeit How to pronounce forfeit
- The act by which something is forfeited or surrendered; a giving up.
Questions about saying forfeiting
How do you pronounce forfeiting?
Say FOR-fuh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrfətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːfətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forfeiting?
Forfeiting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fuh · ting.
Is forfeiting 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 /ˈfɔːfətɪŋ/ (FAW-fuh-ting).