How to Pronounce Forehand

To pronounce "forehand", say FOR-eh-and — 3 syllables, IPA /fɔːhænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/fɔːhænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forehand”

"forehand" has 3 syllables: for-eh-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

What does forehand mean?

noun

  1. (racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.
  2. (disc sports) A throw similar to a sidearm throw in baseball, where the disc remains on the throwing-arm side of the body and is led by the middle finger.

verb

  1. To strike with a forehand stroke.

adjective

  1. Beforehand; paid in advance.

    “a forehand rent”

Synonyms

flick

Antonyms

backhandafterhand

Words that rhyme with forehand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

backhandback-handbackhandergroundstrokebackhandednessreversehammersupination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forehand"?▾

"Forehand" has 3 syllables: for · eh · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "forehand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forehand" is /fɔːhænd/.

What does "forehand" mean?▾

Forehand: (racket sports) A stroke in which the palm of the hand faces the direction of the stroke.

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