How to Pronounce Foreman

To pronounce "foreman", say FOR-em-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foreman”

"foreman" has 3 syllables: for-em-an. It rhymes with norman and foremen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: foremen, fourman — easy to mix up when writing.

What does foreman mean?

noun

  1. The leader of a work crew.
  2. The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.

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Words that rhyme with foreman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

normanforemencorpsmanormanlongshoremendorminwarmanogormanboarmanboermanbormanbormann

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foreman"?▾

"Foreman" has 3 syllables: for · em · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "foreman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foreman" is /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/.

What does "foreman" mean?▾

Foreman: The leader of a work crew.

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