How to pronounce forgery
Say it like FOR-juh-ree. Forgery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- juh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of forgery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-juh-rih.
What does forgery mean?
- The act of forging metal into shape.“the forgery of horseshoes”
- The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud.“the forgery of a bond”
- That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited.
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Questions about saying forgery
How do you pronounce forgery?
Say FOR-juh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrdʒəri/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːdʒərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgery?
Forgery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · juh · ree.
Is forgery 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 /ˈfɔːdʒərɪ/ (FAW-juh-rih).