How to Pronounce Foreclose

To pronounce "foreclose", say FOR-ecl-os-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foreclose”

"foreclose" has 4 syllables: for-ecl-os-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does foreclose mean?

verb

To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.
“They have to move out of their house because the bank foreclosed on their mortgage.”
To cut off (a mortgager) by a judgment of court from the power of redeeming the mortgaged premises.

Synonyms

bar exclude prevent stop

Words that rhyme with foreclose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repose close compose pose impose expose oppose juxtapose disclose depose propose interpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foreclose"?▾

"Foreclose" has 4 syllables: for · ecl · os · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "foreclose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foreclose" is /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/.

What does "foreclose" mean?▾

Foreclose: To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.

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