How to Pronounce Forswear

To pronounce "forswear", say FORSW-ear — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

FORSW-ear

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💡 Tip for remembering “forswear”

"forswear" has 2 syllables: forsw-ear. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does forswear mean?

verb

  1. To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.

    “We forswear allegiance and support for the Economic Freedom Fighters.”

  2. To commit perjury; to break an oath.

Words that rhyme with forswear

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

abjurerecantretractrenounceabdicateabandonforgorelinquish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forswear"?▾

"Forswear" has 2 syllables: forsw · ear.

What does "forswear" mean?▾

Forswear: To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.

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