How to pronounce forges
Say it like FOR-jiz. Forges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrdʒɪz/FOR-jiz
UK British/ˈfɔːdʒɪz/FAW-jiz
- FOR
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forges 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.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-jiz.
What does forges mean?
noun
- plural of forge How to pronounce forge
Questions about saying forges
How do you pronounce forges?
Say FOR-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forges?
Forges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · jiz.
Is forges 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 /ˈfɔːdʒɪz/ (FAW-jiz).