How to Pronounce Forerunners

To pronounce "forerunners", say FOR-er-unn-ers — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

FOR-er-unn-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “forerunners”

"forerunners" has 4 syllables: for-er-unn-ers. It rhymes with runners and stunners, if that helps it stick.

What does forerunners mean?

noun

  1. A runner at the front or ahead.
  2. By extension, a non-competitor who leads out the competitors on to the circuit, or who runs/rides the course prior to competitor trials, usually testing or checking the way.

Words that rhyme with forerunners

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runnersstunnersthinnersgrinnersfrontrunnersgunnersskinners

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forerunners"?▾

"Forerunners" has 4 syllables: for · er · unn · ers.

What does "forerunners" mean?▾

Forerunners: A runner at the front or ahead.

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