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How to pronounce thenceforward

Say it like thens-FOR-werd. Thenceforward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).

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US American/ˌðɛnsˈfɔrwərd/thens-FOR-werd
UK British/ˌðɛnsˈfɔːwəd/thens-FAW-wud
  • thens
  • FOR
  • werd
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Thenceforward pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. thensGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  3. werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of thenceforward

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: thens-FAW-wud.

What does thenceforward mean?

adverb
  1. From then on; from that time on.

Where does thenceforward come from?

From thence + forward.

Similar and opposite words

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Questions about saying thenceforward

How do you pronounce thenceforward?

Say thens-FOR-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˌðɛnsˈfɔrwərd/. In British English it is /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in thenceforward?

Thenceforward has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: thens · FOR · werd.

Is thenceforward 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 /ˌðɛnsˈfɔːwəd/ (thens-FAW-wud).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).