How to pronounce forgave
Say it like fer-GAYV. Forgave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYV).
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- fer
- GAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- GAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of forgave
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-GAYV.
What does forgave mean?
- simple past of forgive How to pronounce forgive
Words that rhyme with forgave
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Questions about saying forgave
How do you pronounce forgave?
Say fer-GAYV. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈɡeɪv/. In British English it is /fəˈɡeɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgave?
Forgave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAYV). Broken into parts: fer · GAYV.
Is forgave 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 /fəˈɡeɪv/ (fuh-GAYV).