Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'fore

/fɔɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.52 in modern English

Syllables
'fore
IPA
/fɔɹ/
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep

Apheretic form of before.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /fɔɹ/
  • British English: /fɔː/

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Questions

How do you pronounce 'fore?
The recorded pronunciation is /fɔɹ/.
What does 'fore mean?
Apheretic form of before.

How to pronounce 'fore

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