How to pronounce foursquare
Say it like FOR-skwair. Foursquare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- skwair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foursquare 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.
- skwairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of foursquare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-skwair.
What does foursquare mean?
- Alternative form of four square.
- A four-square cipher.
- A boxy style of domestic architecture with four rooms to a floor, one of which is usually a stair hall.
- Having four equal sides; square.
- Solid, robust.
- Pertaining to a four-square cipher.
Where does foursquare come from?
From Middle English foure square; equivalent to four + square.
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Questions about saying foursquare
How do you pronounce foursquare?
Say FOR-skwair. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌskwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːskwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foursquare?
Foursquare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · skwair.
Is foursquare 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 /ˈfɔːskwɛə/ (FAW-skwair).