How to pronounce therefor
Say it like thair-FOR. Therefor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- thair
- FOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therefor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of therefor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: thair-FAW.
What does therefor mean?
- For that; in return for that.
Where does therefor come from?
Univerbation of there (“that”) + for.
Words that rhyme with therefor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of therefor.
Words that sound like therefor
Questions about saying therefor
How do you pronounce therefor?
Say thair-FOR. The American pronunciation is /ðɛrˈfɔr/. In British English it is /ðɛəˈfɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therefor?
Therefor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: thair · FOR.
Is therefor 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 /ðɛəˈfɔː/ (thair-FAW).
What words sound the same as therefor?
Therefor sounds the same as therefore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.