How to Pronounce Forced

To pronounce "forced", say FORC-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /fɔːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fɔːst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forced”

"forced" has 2 syllables: forc-ed. It rhymes with reinforced and enforced, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: forst — easy to mix up when writing.

What does forced mean?

verb

  1. To violate (a woman); to rape.
  2. To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.

verb

  1. To stuff; to lard; to farce.

adjective

  1. Obtained forcefully, not naturally.

    “Her forced smile was harder and harder to keep as her critical father kept on complaining about her.”

  2. Opened or accessed using force.

Synonyms

forcible

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Words that rhyme with forced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reinforcedenforcedendorseddivorcedhorsedunenforcedoutsourcedunhorsedborstdorstforsthohorst

Related words

constrainedstrainedaffectedunexpectedunscheduledunvoluntaryinvoluntarynonvoluntary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forced"?▾

"Forced" has 2 syllables: forc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "forced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forced" is /fɔːst/.

What does "forced" mean?▾

Forced: To violate (a woman); to rape.

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