How to pronounce forspend
Say it like for-SPEND. Forspend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEND).
- for
- SPEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forspend 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.
- SPENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forspend
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SPEND.
What does forspend mean?
- To spend up; spend completely; exhaust, as by overexertion.
Where does forspend come from?
From Middle English forspenden, from Old English forspendan (“to spend up, give out, squander, consume”), equivalent to for- + spend.
Words that rhyme with forspend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forspend.
Questions about saying forspend
How do you pronounce forspend?
Say for-SPEND. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈspɛnd/. In British English it is /fɔːˈspɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forspend?
Forspend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEND). Broken into parts: for · SPEND.
Is forspend 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 /fɔːˈspɛnd/ (faw-SPEND).