How to pronounce hereforth
Say it like hih-er-FORTH. Hereforth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORTH).
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- hih
- er
- FORTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hereforth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hereforth
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: heer-FAWTH.
What does hereforth mean?
- from now on
- further within (a document, text etc.)
Where does hereforth come from?
From here + forth.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hereinafter
- hereafter
- hereunder
Words that rhyme with hereforth
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Questions about saying hereforth
How do you pronounce hereforth?
Say hih-er-FORTH. The American pronunciation is /hɪɚˈfɔrθ/. In British English it is /hɪəˈfɔːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hereforth?
Hereforth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FORTH). Broken into parts: hih · er · FORTH.
Is hereforth pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /hɪəˈfɔːθ/ (heer-FAWTH).