How to Pronounce Forebear

To pronounce "forebear", say FOR-eb-ear — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

FOR-eb-ear

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💡 Tip for remembering “forebear”

"forebear" has 3 syllables: for-eb-ear. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does forebear mean?

verb

  1. To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
  2. To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.

noun

  1. An ancestor.

Antonyms

afterbear

Words that rhyme with forebear

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

refrainforbearancestorforerunnerantecedentforegangerforefatherelder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forebear"?▾

"Forebear" has 3 syllables: for · eb · ear.

What does "forebear" mean?▾

Forebear: To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.

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