How to Pronounce Forever

To pronounce "forever", say FOR-ev-er — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forever”

"forever" has 3 syllables: for-ev-er. It rhymes with endeavor and clever, if that helps it stick.

What does forever mean?

noun

An extremely long time.
“I haven't seen him in forever!”
A mythical time in the infinite future that will never come.
“Sure, I'd be happy to meet with you on the 12th of forever.”

adjective

Permanent, lasting

adverb

(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.
“I shall love you forever.”
(duration) For a very long time, a seeming eternity.
“We had to wait forever to get inside.”

Synonyms

always continually eternally evermore for ever more for good forever and a day forevermore

Words that rhyme with forever

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endeavor clever however endeavour lever bever ever never sever whatever whatsoever whichever

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forever"?▾

"Forever" has 3 syllables: for · ev · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "forever"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forever" is /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/.

What does "forever" mean?▾

Forever: An extremely long time.

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