How to pronounce forsee
Say it like fer-SEE. Forsee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- fer
- SEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forsee 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of forsee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-SEE.
What does forsee mean?
- Alternative spelling of foresee.
Where does forsee come from?
From Middle English forseen, forsen, from Old English forsēon (“to look down upon, despise”), equivalent to for- + see.
Words that rhyme with forsee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forsee.
Questions about saying forsee
How do you pronounce forsee?
Say fer-SEE. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈsi/. In British English it is /fəˈsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forsee?
Forsee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: fer · SEE.
Is forsee 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 /fəˈsiː/ (fuh-SEE).