How to pronounce forstand
Say it like fer-STAND. Forstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAND).
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- fer
- STAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forstand 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.
- STANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of forstand
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-STAND.
What does forstand mean?
- To stand against; stand in front of so as to bar the way; block; oppose; withstand.
Where does forstand come from?
From Middle English forstanden, from Old English forstandan (“to defend, help, protect, withstand, prevent, hinder, resist, oppose, benefit, avail, understand, signify, be equal to”), from Proto-West Germanic *frastandan (“to understand, op
Words that rhyme with forstand
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Questions about saying forstand
How do you pronounce forstand?
Say fer-STAND. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈstænd/. In British English it is /fəˈstænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forstand?
Forstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAND). Broken into parts: fer · STAND.
Is forstand 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 /fəˈstænd/ (fuh-STAND).