How to pronounce forwent
Say it like for-WENT. Forwent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WENT).
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- for
- WENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forwent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- WENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of forwent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-WENT.
What does forwent mean?
- simple past of forgo How to pronounce forgo
Where does forwent come from?
From for- + went.
Words that rhyme with forwent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forwent.
Questions about saying forwent
How do you pronounce forwent?
Say for-WENT. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈwɛnt/. In British English it is /fɔːˈwɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forwent?
Forwent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WENT). Broken into parts: for · WENT.
Is forwent 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 /fɔːˈwɛnt/ (faw-WENT).