How to Pronounce Foreigner

To pronounce "foreigner", say FOR-eign-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foreigner”

"foreigner" has 3 syllables: for-eign-er. It rhymes with corner and coroner, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fahrner, farner, forner — easy to mix up when writing.

What does foreigner mean?

noun

  1. A person from a foreign country.
  2. A private job run by an employee at a trade factory rather than going through the business.

Synonyms

alienmetœcusoutlanderoutsiderstranger

Words that rhyme with foreigner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cornercoronermournerhornerwarnerscornerbarnercarnerornerswarner

Related words

outlandernoncitizenoutsideralienforeign-bornforeignabroadexpatriate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foreigner"?▾

"Foreigner" has 3 syllables: for · eign · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "foreigner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foreigner" is /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/.

What does "foreigner" mean?▾

Foreigner: A person from a foreign country.

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