To pronounce "forefather", say FOR-ef-ath-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FOR-ef-ath-er
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"forefather" has 4 syllables: for-ef-ath-er. It rhymes with father and bother, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Forefather" has 4 syllables: for · ef · ath · er.
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