To pronounce "foreshortener", say FOR-esh-ort-en-er — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
foreshortener
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FOR-esh-ort-en-er
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"foreshortener" has 5 syllables: for-esh-ort-en-er.
"Foreshortener" has 5 syllables: for · esh · ort · en · er.
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