How to pronounce forfeiture
Say it like FOR-fuh-cher. Forfeiture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fuh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forfeiture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forfeiture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-fih-chuh.
What does forfeiture mean?
- A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property.
- The loss of forfeit property.
- The property lost as a forfeit.
Where does forfeiture come from?
From Middle English forfeture, from Old French forfaiture.
Questions about saying forfeiture
How do you pronounce forfeiture?
Say FOR-fuh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrfətʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːfɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forfeiture?
Forfeiture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fuh · cher.
Is forfeiture 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 /ˈfɔːfɪtʃə/ (FAW-fih-chuh).