How to Pronounce Forearm

To pronounce "forearm", say FOR-earm — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

forearm

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying forearm, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forearm”

"forearm" has 2 syllables: for-earm. It rhymes with charm and alarm, if that helps it stick.

What does forearm mean?

noun

The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.
A section of the weapon between the receiver and the muzzle, used to hold the firearm steady.

verb

(sometimes figurative) To arm in preparation.

Synonyms

forestock handguard antebrachium lower arm

Hear “forearm” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with forearm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charm alarm harm smarm arm gendarme charme farm disarm firearm unarm underarm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forearm"?▾

"Forearm" has 2 syllables: for · earm.

What is the IPA transcription of "forearm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forearm" is /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/.

What does "forearm" mean?▾

Forearm: The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “forearm” in the full dictionary →