How to pronounce forswear
Say it like for-SWAIR. Forswear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAIR).
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- for
- SWAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forswear 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.
- SWAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forswear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SWAIR.
What does forswear mean?
- To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.“We forswear allegiance and support for the Economic Freedom Fighters.”
- To commit perjury; to break an oath.
Where does forswear come from?
From Middle English forsweren, from Old English forswerian (“to swear falsely”).
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Words that rhyme with forswear
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Questions about saying forswear
How do you pronounce forswear?
Say for-SWAIR. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈswɛr/. In British English it is /fɔːˈswɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forswear?
Forswear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SWAIR). Broken into parts: for · SWAIR.
Is forswear 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 /fɔːˈswɛə/ (faw-SWAIR).