How to pronounce fors
Say it like FURZ. Fors is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of fors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FURZ.
What does fors mean?
- Only used in fors and againsts
Words that rhyme with fors
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fors.
Questions about saying fors
How do you pronounce fors?
Say FURZ. The American pronunciation is /fɝz/. In British English it is /fɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fors?
Fors is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FURZ.
Is fors 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 /fɜːz/ (FURZ).