How to Pronounce Foremen

To pronounce "foremen", say FOR-em-en — 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 “foremen”

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

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

What does foremen mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with foremen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foremannormancorpsmanormanlongshoremendorminwarmanogormanboarmanboermanbormanbormann

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foremen"?▾

"Foremen" has 3 syllables: for · em · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "foremen"?▾

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

What does "foremen" mean?▾

Foremen: The leader of a work crew.

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