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