How to Pronounce Forgery

To pronounce "forgery", say FORG-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forgery”

"forgery" has 2 syllables: forg-ery.

What does forgery mean?

noun

  1. The act of forging metal into shape.

    “the forgery of horseshoes”

  2. The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud.

    “the forgery of a bond”

Synonyms

counterfeitfake

Related words

imitationcounterfeitforgingscytheriggingpiracygraftfabrication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forgery"?▾

"Forgery" has 2 syllables: forg · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "forgery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forgery" is /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/.

What does "forgery" mean?▾

Forgery: The act of forging metal into shape.

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