How to pronounce forth
Say it like FORTH. Forth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FORTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of forth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWTH.
What does forth mean?
- A river in Scotland that flows for about 47 km (29 miles) from The Trossachs through Stirling to the Firth of Forth on the North Sea.
- A sea area that covers the Firth of Forth
Where does forth come from?
From Middle English forth, from Old English forþ, from Proto-West Germanic *forþ, from Proto-Germanic *furþą, from Proto-Indo-European *pŕ̥-to-, from *per-.
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Words that rhyme with forth
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Words that sound like forth
Questions about saying forth
How do you pronounce forth?
Say FORTH. The American pronunciation is /fɔrθ/. In British English it is /fɔːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forth?
Forth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FORTH.
Is forth 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 /fɔːθ/ (FAWTH).
What words sound the same as forth?
Forth sounds the same as fourth in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.