How to Pronounce Foreground

To pronounce "foreground", say FOR-egr-ound — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foreground”

"foreground" has 3 syllables: for-egr-ound. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does foreground mean?

noun

  1. The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.
  2. The subject of an image, often depicted at the bottom in a two-dimensional work.

verb

  1. To place in the foreground (physically or metaphorically).

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Words that rhyme with foreground

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profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

spotlighthighlightlimelightplanfocusplanelevelflat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foreground"?▾

"Foreground" has 3 syllables: for · egr · ound.

What is the IPA transcription of "foreground"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foreground" is /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/.

What does "foreground" mean?▾

Foreground: The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.

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