How to pronounce forsaking
Say it like for-SAY-king. Forsaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- for
- SAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forsaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forsaking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SAY-king.
What does forsaking mean?
- present participle and gerund of forsake How to pronounce forsake
- The act by which somebody is forsaken; an abandonment.
Words that rhyme with forsaking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forsaking.
Questions about saying forsaking
How do you pronounce forsaking?
Say for-SAY-king. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈseɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈseɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forsaking?
Forsaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: for · SAY · king.
Is forsaking 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 /fɔːˈseɪkɪŋ/ (faw-SAY-king).