How to pronounce forgets
Say it like fer-GHETS. Forgets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHETS).
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- fer
- GHETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgets 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.
- GHETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forgets
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-GHETS.
What does forgets mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forget How to pronounce forget
Words that rhyme with forgets
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Questions about saying forgets
How do you pronounce forgets?
Say fer-GHETS. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈɡɛts/. In British English it is /fəˈɡɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgets?
Forgets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHETS). Broken into parts: fer · GHETS.
Is forgets 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 /fəˈɡɛts/ (fuh-GHETS).