How to pronounce forging
Say it like FOR-jing. Forging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrdʒɪŋ/FOR-jing
UK British/ˈfɔːdʒɪŋ/FAW-jing
- FOR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-jing.
What does forging mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of forge How to pronounce forge
- The process of shaping by heating and hammering.
- A component that is forged (shaped by heating and hammering).
Questions about saying forging
How do you pronounce forging?
Say FOR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forging?
Forging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · jing.
Is forging 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 /ˈfɔːdʒɪŋ/ (FAW-jing).