How to pronounce "foresee"

foresee

Noun
American
/fɔrˈsiː/

Syllable Breakdown

for see

How natives say foresee

British
/fɔːˈsiː/

Syllable Breakdown

fore see

How natives say foresee

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'for' like 'four', making sure the 'r' is pronounced.

  • Quickly move to 'see' as in 'sea'.

  • Stress the second syllable, 'see'.

Common Mistakes

  • fore-say (switching 'see' to 'say')

  • fo-re-see (incorrect syllable emphasis)

  • far-see (using 'a' instead of 'o')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'fore', hold the 'o' longer than in AmE.

  • Quickly move to 'see', pronounced same as AmE.

  • Stress the second syllable, 'see'.

common mistakes

  • fore-say (switching 'see' to 'say')

  • fo-re-see (incorrect syllable emphasis)

  • far-see (using 'a' instead of 'o')

FAQ

How many syllables does 'foresee' have?

It has two syllables: for-see.

Where is the stress in 'foresee'?

The stress is on the second syllable, 'see'.

Why is the second syllable stressed?

In 'foresee', like many English words, the stress falls on the distinguishing part of the word.

Definition

foresee

To know or predict something before it happens.

Word Family

foresight

/ˈfɔːrsaɪt/

noun

The ability to see ahead

Example: He showed great foresight.

foreseeable

/fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

adjective

Able to be predicted

Example: In the foreseeable future, no changes are expected.

foreseer

/fɔːrˈsiːər/

noun

One who predicts or sees

Example: The foreseer gave his predictions.

Key Pronunciation Differences

In 'foresight', 'sight' replaces 'see' and is pronounced /saɪt/.

'Foreseeable' extends 'see' with additional syllables '-able'.

'Foreseer' adds a third syllable '-er' pronounced /ər/.

Pro Tips

Remember the Stress

Focus on stressing the second syllable, 'see'. This will make your pronunciation clearer.

Link Words Smoothly

Practice saying 'fore' and 'see' quickly together to sound natural.

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/əˈmɛnd/

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/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

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/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

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/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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