How to Pronounce Forbearance

To pronounce "forbearance", say FORB-ear-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forbearance”

"forbearance" has 4 syllables: forb-ear-anc-e. It rhymes with clarence and warence, if that helps it stick.

What does forbearance mean?

noun

  1. Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.
  2. A refraining from the enforcement of something (as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due.

Synonyms

patiencerestraintthole

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Words that rhyme with forbearance

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clarencewarenceforebearanceterenceterranceterrence

Related words

longanimitypatiencepatienttolerationtoleranceabstentionleniencyabstain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forbearance"?▾

"Forbearance" has 4 syllables: forb · ear · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "forbearance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forbearance" is /foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/.

What does "forbearance" mean?▾

Forbearance: Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance under provocation.

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