How to pronounce "fastforward" in English
ˌfæstˈfɔːrwərd
fast·FOR·wərd
Primary stress: FOR
Hear native speakers say fastforward in context across real video clips
workplace? Well, first thing people notice about me is that I speak in fastforward. is that I speak in fastforward.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “fastforward”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
fast
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
FOR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
wərd
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("FOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "fastforward" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "fastforward is" sounds like "fastforward-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "fastforward" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Well, first thing people notice about me is that I speak in fastforward.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“You fastforward all the way to 1973 so now Allende has been in power for about three years, things are not going well for him.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“It was like watching evolution happen in fastforward.”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
“based uh um economy and another Premiere the first meeting of the fastforward business incubator a hot house for”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“of how rapidly species evolve this is like shocking dramatic fastforward training montage style change absolutely I mean that is really”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“watching evolution happen in fastforward.”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
Practice Speaking “fastforward”
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Well, first thing people notice about me is that I speak in fastforward.
Hear it in context: “fastforward”
6 clipsThe English word “fastforward” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌfæstˈfɔːrwərd (phonetic respelling: fast-FOR-wərd). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (fast · FOR · wərd), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (FOR). Grammatically, “fastforward” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 6 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “fastforward” in natural connected speech across American (US: 6 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Khan Academy, Simple History.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @2:17
“workplace? Well, first thing people notice about me is that I speak in fastforward. is that I speak in fastforward.”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #2 · @9:15
“I'll let you decide that. You fastforward all the way to 1973 so now Allende has been in power for about three years, things are not going well for him. has been in power for about three years,”
- 🇺🇸 USSimple HistoryClip #3 · @7:57
“Command and control versions, the FT75BS with a howitzer, and anti-tank versions sporting bigger guns. It was like watching evolution happen in fastforward. other users. sporting bigger guns. It was like”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @3:35
“dependency on foreign Aid to really become a business-based um Innovation based uh um economy and another Premiere the first meeting of the fastforward business incubator a hot house for meeting of the fastforward business incubator a hot house for”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @7:09
“much warmer it was than a week ago but that in terms of the earth and in terms of how rapidly species evolve this is like shocking dramatic fastforward training montage style change absolutely I mean that is really training montage style change absolutely I mean that is really”
Definition & Meaning: “fastforward”
- To cause a tape, film, or audio file to advance rapidly to a later point.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Please fast forward the video to the second half.”
- “Well, first thing people notice about me is that I speak in fastforward.”
- “You fastforward all the way to 1973 so now Allende has been in power for about three years, things are not going well for him.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “fastforward”
- Pronunciation:
- fast-FOR-wərd
- Syllables:
- fast · FOR · wərd
- Written Hyphenation:
- fast · for · ward
- Primary stress:
- FOR
- IPA:
- ˌfæstˈfɔːrwərd
- Hear it in context
- fastforward
Words that Rhyme with “fastforward”
-ɔrwərdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"fastforward" (⁄ˌfæstˈfɔːrwərd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "fastforward" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about fastforward
How do you pronounce “fastforward”?
“fastforward” is pronounced ⁄ˌfæstˈfɔːrwərd⁄ (fast-FOR-wərd). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “fastforward”?
“fastforward” has 3 syllables: fast · FOR · wərd.
Where is the stress in “fastforward”?
The primary stress in “fastforward” is on “FOR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “fastforward” mean?
To cause a tape, film, or audio file to advance rapidly to a later point.
How can I hear “fastforward” used in real sentences?
This page has 6 real-world video examples of “fastforward” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “fastforward”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).