How to pronounce forum
Say it like FOR-um. Forum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forum
American and British speakers say forum in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔrəm/ in the US and /ˈfɔːrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAW-rum.
What does forum mean?
- a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
- a public facility to meet for open discussion
Where does forum come from?
From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”).
Words that rhyme with forum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forum.
Questions about saying forum
How do you pronounce forum?
Say FOR-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forum?
Forum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · um.
Do Americans and Brits say forum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔrəm/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.