To pronounce "foreshadow", say FOR-esh-ad-ow — 4 syllables, IPA /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
foreshadow
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/fɔːˈʃadəʊ/
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"foreshadow" has 4 syllables: for-esh-ad-ow. It rhymes with overshadow and caddow, if that helps it stick.
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"Foreshadow" has 4 syllables: for · esh · ad · ow.
The IPA transcription of "foreshadow" is /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/.
Foreshadow: To presage, or suggest something in advance.
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