How to pronounce forsake
Say it like for-SAYK. Forsake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYK).
- for
- SAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forsake 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.
- SAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of forsake
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-SAYK.
What does forsake mean?
- To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).
Where does forsake come from?
Cognates include Saterland Frisian ferseeke (“to deny, refuse”), West Frisian fersaakje, Dutch verzaken (“to renounce, forsake”), Middle High German versachen (“to deny”), Danish forsage (“to give up”), Swedish försaka (“to be without, give
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with forsake
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Questions about saying forsake
How do you pronounce forsake?
Say for-SAYK. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈseɪk/. In British English it is /fəˈseɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forsake?
Forsake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAYK). Broken into parts: for · SAYK.
Is forsake 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 /fəˈseɪk/ (fuh-SAYK).