How to pronounce forgoes
Say it like for-GOHZ. Forgoes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOHZ).
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- for
- GOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgoes 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.
- GOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of forgoes
- 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-GOHZ.
What does forgoes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forgo How to pronounce forgo
Words that rhyme with forgoes
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Questions about saying forgoes
How do you pronounce forgoes?
Say for-GOHZ. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡoʊz/. In British English it is /fɔːˈɡəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgoes?
Forgoes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOHZ). Broken into parts: for · GOHZ.
Is forgoes 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 /fɔːˈɡəʊz/ (faw-GOHZ).