To pronounce "forward-thinking", say FORW-ardth-ink-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FORW-ardth-ink-ing
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"forward-thinking" has 4 syllables: forw-ardth-ink-ing.
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"Forward-thinking" has 4 syllables: forw · ardth · ink · ing.
Forward-thinking: Thinking in a manner that takes the future into account; progressive.
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