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Then 'for', stressed, jaw slightly open.
End with 'hand', tongue touches alveolar ridge.
not for-get-ting (be-fore-hand)
mis-stress on (fore)
mix-up with be-lief or (be-tra-thee)
Start with 'bi', like in 'bit'.
Then 'for', stressed, mouth more rounded.
End with 'hand', almost the same as American.
not for-get-ting (be-fore-hand)
mis-stress on (fore)
mix-up with be-lief or (be-tra-thee)
The stress is on the second syllable 'fore'.
In AmE, keep the lips neutral. In BrE, round them slightly more.
Yes, 'hand' is fairly similar in both variants.
Earlier in time; in advance.
/bɪˈfɔːr/
Earlier than; in front of.
/ˈfɔːrhænd/
A tennis stroke.
/hænd/
Part of the body.
'Beforehand' has an additional initial 'be-' sound compared to 'before'.
'Beforehand' has two extra syllables compared to 'forehand'.
'Beforehand' stresses the second syllable, whereas 'hand' is monosyllabic.
Make sure to stress 'fore' for clarity.
Practice merging syllables fluidly to improve fluency.
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