How to pronounce forgoing
Say it like for-GOH-ing. Forgoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- for
- GOH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgoing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forgoing
- 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-ing.
What does forgoing mean?
- present participle and gerund of forgo How to pronounce forgo
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Questions about saying forgoing
How do you pronounce forgoing?
Say for-GOH-ing. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgoing?
Forgoing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: for · GOH · ing.
Is forgoing 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 /fɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ/ (faw-GOH-ing).
What words sound the same as forgoing?
Forgoing sounds the same as foregoing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.