How to pronounce Forster
Say it like FOR-ster. Forster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrstɚ/FOR-ster
UK British/ˈfɔːstə/FAW-stuh
- FOR
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Forster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-stuh.
What does Forster mean?
proper noun
- A coastal town in MidCoast council area, Mid North Coast region, New South Wales, Australia.
Questions about saying Forster
How do you pronounce Forster?
Say FOR-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Forster?
Forster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · ster.
Is Forster 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 /ˈfɔːstə/ (FAW-stuh).