Start with the 'fore' pronounced like 'for'.
Then say 'cast' with a short 'a' as in 'cat'.
Stress the first syllable 'fore'.
for-cast (incorrect stress)
fo-recast (adding extra syllable)
four-cast (incorrect vowel sound)
Start with 'fore' as in 'fall', elongating the vowel.
Then say 'cast' with the 'a' like in 'father'.
Stress the first syllable 'fore'.
for-cast (incorrect stress)
fo-recast (adding extra syllable)
four-cast (incorrect vowel sound)
There are two syllables: 'fore' and 'cast'.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'fore'.
In American English, it is a short 'a' as in 'cat'. In British English, it's more like the 'a' in 'father'.
A prediction of future weather conditions.
/ˈfɔrkæstɪŋ/
The process of predicting something.
/ˈfɔrkæstər/
A person who predicts something.
/fɔrˈsiː/
To see or know beforehand.
- Add 'ing' with an extra syllable.
- Add 'er' and stress remains on 'fore'.
- Different ending sounds and stress location.
Imagine a map projection when saying 'forecast' to help remember syllable emphasis.
Listen to native speakers and repeat for better accent and stress accuracy.