To pronounce "forehead", say FOR-eh-ead — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒɹɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɒɹɛd/
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"forehead" has 3 syllables: for-eh-ead. It rhymes with morehead, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Forehead" has 3 syllables: for · eh · ead.
The IPA transcription of "forehead" is /ˈfɒɹɛd/.
Forehead: The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
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