How to pronounce forgeries
Say it like FOR-juh-reez. Forgeries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- juh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgeries 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of forgeries
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-juh-reez.
What does forgeries mean?
- plural of forgery How to pronounce forgery
Questions about saying forgeries
How do you pronounce forgeries?
Say FOR-juh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrdʒəriz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːdʒəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgeries?
Forgeries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · juh · reez.
Is forgeries 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 /ˈfɔːdʒəriz/ (FAW-juh-reez).