How to Pronounce Foreclosure

To pronounce "foreclosure", say FOR-ecl-os-ur-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

FOR-ecl-os-ur-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “foreclosure”

"foreclosure" has 5 syllables: for-ecl-os-ur-e. It rhymes with composure and exposure, if that helps it stick.

What does foreclosure mean?

noun

  1. The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments
  2. The absence of a symbolic father for a fatherless child, as a cause for psychosis.

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Words that rhyme with foreclosure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

composureexposureclosuredisclosureenclosurecrozieroverexposureinclosuremosher

Related words

estoppelopt-outlockoutforfeitureentryinputgraduationembargo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foreclosure"?▾

"Foreclosure" has 5 syllables: for · ecl · os · ur · e.

What does "foreclosure" mean?▾

Foreclosure: The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments

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