How to pronounce forseeable
Say it like for-SEE-uh-bul. Forseeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- for
- SEE
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forseeable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forseeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SEE-uh-bul.
What does forseeable mean?
- Alternative form of foreseeable.
Where does forseeable come from?
From forsee + -able.
Words that rhyme with forseeable
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Words that sound like forseeable
Questions about saying forseeable
How do you pronounce forseeable?
Say for-SEE-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrˈsiəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːˈsiːəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forseeable?
Forseeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: for · SEE · uh · bul.
Is forseeable 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 /ˌfɔːˈsiːəbəl/ (faw-SEE-uh-bul).
What words sound the same as forseeable?
Forseeable sounds the same as foreseeable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.