How to pronounce forfeits
Say it like FOR-fits. Forfeits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrfɪts/FOR-fits
UK British/ˈfɔːfɪts/FAW-fits
- FOR
- fits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forfeits 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.
- fitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forfeits
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-fits.
What does forfeits mean?
noun
- plural of forfeit How to pronounce forfeit
- A game in which forfeits are demanded.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forfeit How to pronounce forfeit
Questions about saying forfeits
How do you pronounce forfeits?
Say FOR-fits. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrfɪts/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːfɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forfeits?
Forfeits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fits.
Is forfeits 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 /ˈfɔːfɪts/ (FAW-fits).