Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does fore-and-aft mean?
parallel with the keel, that is, going from bow to stern (as opposed to square-rigged).

How to pronounce fore-and-aft

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “fore-and-aft”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “fore-and-aft”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “fore-and-aft” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.