How to Pronounce Forged

To pronounce "forged", say FORG-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /fɔːdʒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fɔːdʒd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forged”

"forged" has 2 syllables: forg-ed. It rhymes with gorged and disgorged, if that helps it stick.

What does forged mean?

verb

  1. To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
  2. To form or create with concerted effort.

    “The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters.”

verb

  1. (often as forge ahead) To move forward heavily and slowly (originally as a ship); to advance gradually but steadily; to proceed towards a goal in the face of resistance or difficulty.

    “The party of explorers forged through the thick underbrush.”

  2. (sometimes as forge ahead) To advance, move or act with an abrupt increase in speed or energy.

    “With seconds left in the race, the runner forged into first place.”

adjective

  1. Fake (as documents); falsified.

    “Forged identification documents were used to enter the building.”

  2. Fabricated by forging or at a forge, by working hot metal

    “The blacksmith made an expertly forged horseshoe by beating the red hot metal with his hammer.”

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Words that rhyme with forged

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gorgeddisgorged

Related words

counterfeitbadimitativephonyshamfalsifyingcounterfeitingfalsified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forged"?▾

"Forged" has 2 syllables: forg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "forged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forged" is /fɔːdʒd/.

What does "forged" mean?▾

Forged: To shape a metal by heating and hammering.

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