How to Pronounce Forestalling

To pronounce "forestalling", say FOR-est-all-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

FOR-est-all-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “forestalling”

"forestalling" has 4 syllables: for-est-all-ing. It rhymes with galling and sprawling, if that helps it stick.

What does forestalling mean?

verb

  1. To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

    “Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.”

  2. To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.

Words that rhyme with forestalling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallingsprawlingappallingbawlinglollingsquallingcallingfallingbrawlingmaulinghaulingcrawling

Related words

obviationpreclusionfoilingthwartingabortingpreventingforestalmentprevention

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forestalling"?▾

"Forestalling" has 4 syllables: for · est · all · ing.

What does "forestalling" mean?▾

Forestalling: To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

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