How to pronounce forfeitures
Say it like FOR-fuh-cherz. Forfeitures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- fuh
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forfeitures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forfeitures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-fuh-chuz.
What does forfeitures mean?
- plural of forfeiture How to pronounce forfeiture
Questions about saying forfeitures
How do you pronounce forfeitures?
Say FOR-fuh-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrfətʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːfətʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forfeitures?
Forfeitures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · fuh · cherz.
Is forfeitures 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 /ˈfɔːfətʃəz/ (FAW-fuh-chuz).