How to pronounce forget
Say it like fer-GHET. Forget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET).
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- fer
- GHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forget 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.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forget
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-GHET.
What does forget mean?
- dismiss from the mind; stop remembering“I tried to bury these unpleasant memories”
- be unable to remember“I'm drawing a blank”“You are blocking the name of your first wife!”
- forget to do something“Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!”
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Words that rhyme with forget
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Questions about saying forget
How do you pronounce forget?
Say fer-GHET. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈɡɛt/. In British English it is /fəˈɡɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forget?
Forget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET). Broken into parts: fer · GHET.
Is forget 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 /fəˈɡɛt/ (fuh-GHET).