How to pronounce forworn
Say it like fer-WORN. Forworn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORN).
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- fer
- WORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forworn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of forworn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-WAWN.
What does forworn mean?
- past participle of forwear
Where does forworn come from?
Past participle of forwear (“to wear out”), from Middle English forweren (“to wear out”), equivalent to for- + worn.
Words that rhyme with forworn
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Questions about saying forworn
How do you pronounce forworn?
Say fer-WORN. The American pronunciation is /fərˈwɔrn/. In British English it is /fəˈwɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forworn?
Forworn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WORN). Broken into parts: fer · WORN.
Is forworn 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 /fəˈwɔːn/ (fuh-WAWN).