How to Pronounce Forthcoming

To pronounce "forthcoming", say FORTHC-om-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forthcoming”

"forthcoming" has 3 syllables: forthc-om-ing. It rhymes with shortcoming and coming, if that helps it stick.

What does forthcoming mean?

noun

  1. An act of coming forth.
  2. Something that is yet to come.

adjective

  1. Approaching or about to take place.

    “I shall vote in the forthcoming election.”

  2. Available when needed; in place, ready.

    “The money was not forthcoming.”

Synonyms

imminentimpending

Antonyms

unforthcoming

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Words that rhyme with forthcoming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shortcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrummingincoming

Related words

upcomingfutureapproachingcomingavailablesociableoutgoingextroverted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forthcoming"?▾

"Forthcoming" has 3 syllables: forthc · om · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "forthcoming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forthcoming" is /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/.

What does "forthcoming" mean?▾

Forthcoming: An act of coming forth.

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