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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2

Syllables

7

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?

adjective

  1. Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
  2. Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.

noun

  1. A foreign person, particularly: A foreigner: a person from another country. An outsider: a person from another place or group. A non-guildmember.
  2. A foreigner: a person from another country.

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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: Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.

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