How to Pronounce Foreign

To pronounce "foreign", say FOR-eign — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɑɹən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈfɑɹən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/fˈɒɹən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “foreign”

Break "foreign" into 2 beats and lean on "FOR" — that's the stressed one.

What does foreign mean?

noun

A foreign person, particularly:
A foreign ship.

adjective

Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
“He liked visiting foreign cities.”
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
“There are many more foreign students in Europe since the Erasmus scheme started.”

Synonyms

chamber foreigninternationaloverseasextraneousalienfremd

Antonyms

domesticindigenousnative

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "foreign"?▾

To pronounce "foreign", say FOR-eign — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɑɹən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "foreign"?▾

"Foreign" has 2 syllables: for · eign.

What is the IPA transcription of "foreign"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foreign" is /ˈfɑɹən/.

What does "foreign" mean?▾

Foreign: A foreign person, particularly:

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