How to Pronounce Foregone

To pronounce "foregone", say FOR-eg-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfoɹɡɔn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfoɹɡɔn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foregone”

"foregone" has 4 syllables: for-eg-on-e. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does foregone mean?

verb

  1. To precede, to go before.

adjective

  1. Previous, former
  2. Bygone

verb

  1. To let pass, to leave alone, to let go.
  2. To do without, to abandon, to renounce.

Synonyms

antecedecome beforeforepassedhistoricalavoidlessunescapableprecedingused-to-be

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Words that rhyme with foregone

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paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

bypastpastbygonegonedepartedpredictableforeseeablegranted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foregone"?▾

"Foregone" has 4 syllables: for · eg · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "foregone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foregone" is /ˈfoɹɡɔn/.

What does "foregone" mean?▾

Foregone: To precede, to go before.

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