How to pronounce forthset
Say it like forth-SET. Forthset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- forth
- SET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forthset pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forthset
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fawth-SET.
What does forthset mean?
- To set forth; present to view; display.
Where does forthset come from?
From Middle English forthsetten.
Words that rhyme with forthset
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forthset.
Questions about saying forthset
How do you pronounce forthset?
Say forth-SET. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrθˈsɛt/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːθˈsɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forthset?
Forthset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: forth · SET.
Is forthset 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 /ˌfɔːθˈsɛt/ (fawth-SET).