How to pronounce forgot
Say it like fer-GOT. Forgot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOT).
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- fer
- GOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forgot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- GOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of forgot
- 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: fuh-GOT.
What does forgot mean?
- simple past of forget How to pronounce forget
Words that rhyme with forgot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forgot.
Questions about saying forgot
How do you pronounce forgot?
Say fer-GOT. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈɡɑt/. In British English it is /fəˈɡɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forgot?
Forgot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOT). Broken into parts: fer · GOT.
Is forgot 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 /fəˈɡɒt/ (fuh-GOT).