How to pronounce forwarded
Say it like FOR-wer-did. Forwarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- wer
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forwarded 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.
- werKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forwarded
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-wuh-did.
What does forwarded mean?
- simple past and past participle of forward How to pronounce forward
Questions about saying forwarded
How do you pronounce forwarded?
Say FOR-wer-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrwɚdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːwədɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forwarded?
Forwarded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · wer · did.
Is forwarded 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 /ˈfɔːwədɪd/ (FAW-wuh-did).