How to pronounce foursome
Say it like FOR-sum. Foursome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foursome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foursome
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-sum.
What does foursome mean?
- A group of four, a quartet or a game (such as golf) played by four players, especially by two teams of two.
- A sex act between four people.
Where does foursome come from?
From four + -some.
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Words that rhyme with foursome
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Questions about saying foursome
How do you pronounce foursome?
Say FOR-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrsəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foursome?
Foursome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · sum.
Is foursome 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 /ˈfɔːsəm/ (FAW-sum).