Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does fore-and-after mean?
A deerstalker hat.
Where does fore-and-after come from?
In reference to its two brims. fore-and-aft + -er

How to pronounce fore-and-after

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “fore-and-after”.
  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-after”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “fore-and-after” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.