How to pronounce forgo
Say it like for-GOH. Forgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- for
- GOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of forgo
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: faw-GOH.
What does forgo mean?
- To do without (something enjoyable); to relinquish.“I've had to forgo my student discount in exchange for taking the job.”
- To refrain from, to abstain from.“I shall forgo actually stepping inside, thank you.”
Where does forgo come from?
From Middle English forgon (“to go by, pass up”), from Old English forgān (“to go away, forgo”); equivalent to for- + go.
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Questions about saying forgo
How do you pronounce forgo?
Say for-GOH. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡoʊ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgo?
Forgo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: for · GOH.
Is forgo 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 /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ (faw-GOH).
What words sound the same as forgo?
Forgo sounds the same as forego in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.