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How to pronounce foreign

adjective From another country.

Written sound guide

FORuhn
/ˈfɔrən/2 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

Find the sounds

Break it down.

Give FOR the strongest beat

Use two syllables. The g is silent and the ending is light.

01FORStrongest beat
02uhnLighter beat

Say it in context

Try a whole sentence.

“I enjoy learning a foreign language.”

Your turn

A little out-loud practice.

  1. 1

    Say foreign slowly. Give FOR the strongest beat.

  2. 2

    Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.

  3. 3

    Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with foreign.

What should I check?

Use two syllables. The g is silent and the ending is light. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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