To pronounce "heretofore", say HER-et-of-or-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HER-et-of-or-e
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"heretofore" has 5 syllables: her-et-of-or-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Heretofore" has 5 syllables: her · et · of · or · e.
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