How to Pronounce Foreshock

To pronounce "foreshock", say FOR-esh-ock — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FOR-esh-ock

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💡 Tip for remembering “foreshock”

"foreshock" has 3 syllables: for-esh-ock.

What does foreshock mean?

noun

  1. A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence. Not all mainshocks have foreshocks.
  2. Any shock or disturbance which precedes an event

Antonyms

aftershock

Related words

afterquakeforeshowerpreearthquakepre-echoforeshowforeshiftforeshadowerforeshot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foreshock"?▾

"Foreshock" has 3 syllables: for · esh · ock.

What does "foreshock" mean?▾

Foreshock: A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence. Not all mainshocks have foreshocks.

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