How to pronounce forgone
Say it like for-GON. Forgone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GON).
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- for
- GON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgone 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.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of forgone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: faw-GON.
What does forgone mean?
- past participle of forgo How to pronounce forgo
Words that rhyme with forgone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forgone.
Questions about saying forgone
How do you pronounce forgone?
Say for-GON. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈɡɑn/. In British English it is /fɔːˈɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgone?
Forgone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GON). Broken into parts: for · GON.
Is forgone 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 /fɔːˈɡɒn/ (faw-GON).