How to Pronounce Foretold

To pronounce "foretold", say FOR-et-old — 3 syllables, IPA /foʊɹ.toʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/foʊɹ.toʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foretold”

"foretold" has 3 syllables: for-et-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does foretold mean?

verb

  1. To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.
  2. To tell (a person) of the future.

Synonyms

foresayforespeak

Words that rhyme with foretold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

expectedforeseenpredictedannouncementanticipatedbodeddeducedforesaw

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foretold"?▾

"Foretold" has 3 syllables: for · et · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "foretold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foretold" is /foʊɹ.toʊld/.

What does "foretold" mean?▾

Foretold: To predict; to tell (the future) before it occurs; to prophesy.

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