How to Pronounce Forebears

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FOR-eb-ears

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💡 Tip for remembering “forebears”

"forebears" has 3 syllables: for-eb-ears. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

What does forebears 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 forebears

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsnightmaresaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirsfares

Related words

refrainforbearancestorsancestriesascendantsfathersforbearsforefathers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forebears"?▾

"Forebears" has 3 syllables: for · eb · ears.

What does "forebears" mean?▾

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

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