How to pronounce "forthcoming"

forthcoming

Verb
American
/ˈfɔrθˌkʌmɪŋ/

Syllable Breakdown

forth com ing

How natives say forthcoming

British
/ˈfɔːθˌkʌmɪŋ/

Syllable Breakdown

forth com ing

How natives say forthcoming

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'forth': lips rounded for the 'fɔr' sound.

  • Next, 'come': jaw drops slightly for 'kʌm'.

  • End with 'ing': push air through nose for the 'ɪŋ' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • for-thcom-ing

  • forth-come-ing

  • forthco-ming

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'forth': longer 'ɔː' sound.

  • Next, 'come': same as American 'kʌm'.

  • End with 'ing': same as American 'ɪŋ'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'forth' part stressed?

It is the first syllable, typically stressed in English.

Is 'ing' always nasal?

Yes, 'ɪŋ' requires air through the nose.

Why is the 'o' short in American English?

In American English, 'ɔr' is often pronounced short unless emphasized.

Definition

forthcoming

To be happening soon; expected.

Word Family

forth

/fɔrθ/

adverb

Forward in time or place

Example: He stepped forth.

come

/kʌm/

verb

To move or travel to

Example: Please come here.

coming

/ˈkʌmɪŋ/

noun

Future arrival or presence

Example: The coming weeks will be busy.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Adds 'forth-' at the beginning of 'come'.

Combines 'come' and 'ing', adding stress on 'forth'.

Longer and more complex than simply 'forth'.

Pro Tips

Practice syllables separately

Break the word into 'forth', 'come', 'ing' to practice each.

Watch your stress

Stress 'forth' more than 'come' or 'ing'.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Forthcoming

agenda

/əˈdʒɛn.də/

amend

/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

Other Categories

Test Your Pronunciation On Words Within Other Categories

adjoin

abroad

ability