How to pronounce forthright
Say it like FOR-THRYTE. Forthright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
- FOR
- THRYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forthright 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.
- THRYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of forthright
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-thryte.
What does forthright mean?
- Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.“The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers.”
- Frank, outspoken.
- Markedly simple.
- Expressly, frankly, unhesitatingly.
- At once, forthwith.
- Swiftly.
Where does forthright come from?
From Middle English forþright, forþriʒt, forþriht, from Old English forþriht (“direct, plain”).
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Words that rhyme with forthright
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Questions about saying forthright
How do you pronounce forthright?
Say FOR-THRYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˈθraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌθraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forthright?
Forthright has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · THRYTE.
Is forthright 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 /ˈfɔːˌθraɪt/ (FAW-thryte).