How many syllables in "forewent"?

"forewent" has 3 lettergrepen (fo - re - went).

How to divide "forewent"?

"forewent" divides into 3 parts: fo · re · went.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (fo... re... went) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"forewent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fo·re·went

Hoofdklemtoon

FO-re-went(fo · re · went)● ○ ○

Stress in "forewent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɔɹwɛnt⁄

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IPAˈfɔɹwɛnt

Lettergrepenfo·re·went

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How many syllables in "forewent"?: "forewent" has 3 lettergrepen (fo - re - went).
How to divide "forewent"?: "forewent" divides into 3 parts: fo · re · went.
Where is the stress in "forewent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "forewent"?: Say each syllable slowly (fo... re... went) and listen on SayItVid.