How to Pronounce Foreigners

To pronounce "foreigners", say FOR-eign-ers — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foreigners”

"foreigners" has 3 syllables: for-eign-ers. It rhymes with corners and garners, if that helps it stick.

What does foreigners 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 foreigners

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cornersgarnersmournerscoronerswarners

Related words

outlandernoncitizenoutsideralienabroadaliensexpatriateexpatriates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foreigners"?▾

"Foreigners" has 3 syllables: for · eign · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "foreigners"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foreigners" is /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nəz/.

What does "foreigners" mean?▾

Foreigners: A person from a foreign country.

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