How to pronounce forsaken
Say it like for-SAY-kun. Forsaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- for
- SAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forsaken 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forsaken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-SAY-kun.
What does forsaken mean?
Where does forsaken come from?
Morphologically forsake + -n.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with forsaken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forsaken.
Questions about saying forsaken
How do you pronounce forsaken?
Say for-SAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈseɪkən/. In British English it is /fəˈseɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forsaken?
Forsaken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: for · SAY · kun.
Is forsaken 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 /fəˈseɪkən/ (fuh-SAY-kun).