How to Pronounce Forby

To pronounce "forby", say FORBY — one syllable, IPA /fəˈbʌɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fəˈbʌɪ/

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What does forby mean?

adjective

  1. Uncommon; out of the ordinary; extraordinary; superior.

    “He's a forbye man.”

adverb

  1. Past; by; beyond.
  2. Uncommonly; exceptionally.

    “He was forby kind.”

preposition

  1. Beyond; past; more than; greater than; over and above; moreover.
  2. (of time) Past; gone by; over.

Synonyms

beyondon top ofnext tobarringexcept forsave for

Related words

extraforaneousabnormousforraineforrenstrangeforeignforanestraung

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forby"?▾

"Forby" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "forby"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forby" is /fəˈbʌɪ/.

What does "forby" mean?▾

Forby: Uncommon; out of the ordinary; extraordinary; superior.

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