How to Pronounce Forgotten

To pronounce "forgotten", say FORG-ott-en — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/fəˈɡɒt.n̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forgotten”

"forgotten" has 3 syllables: forg-ott-en. It rhymes with misbegotten and begotten, if that helps it stick.

What does forgotten mean?

verb

  1. To lose remembrance of.

    “I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school.”

  2. To unintentionally not do, neglect.

    “I forgot to buy flowers for my wife at our 14th wedding anniversary.”

noun

  1. A person or thing that has been forgotten.

adjective

  1. Of which knowledge has been lost; which is no longer remembered.

Synonyms

disrememberobliviateoverlookpass over

Antonyms

acquirelearnmindrecallrecollectremember

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Words that rhyme with forgotten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misbegottenbegottentautenrottencottongottenshottenguncottonboughten

Related words

disregardedirrecoverableunrecoverableunnoticedlostobliviousneglectedunsung

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forgotten"?▾

"Forgotten" has 3 syllables: forg · ott · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "forgotten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forgotten" is /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/.

What does "forgotten" mean?▾

Forgotten: To lose remembrance of.

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