How to Pronounce Forsaken

To pronounce "forsaken", say FORS-ak-en — 3 syllables, IPA /fɔɹˈseɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/fɔɹˈseɪkən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “forsaken”

"forsaken" has 3 syllables: fors-ak-en. It rhymes with awaken and taken, if that helps it stick.

What does forsaken mean?

verb

To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce.

adjective

Deserted; abandoned.
Helpless.

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Words that rhyme with forsaken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

awaken taken waken overtaken undertaken mistaken bacon shaken kraken reawaken break-in macon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forsaken"?▾

"Forsaken" has 3 syllables: fors · ak · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "forsaken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forsaken" is /fɔɹˈseɪkən/.

What does "forsaken" mean?▾

Forsaken: To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce.

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