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Words with Prefix “fore-” in English (GB)

Browse English (GB) words starting with the prefix “fore-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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fore- Old English, meaning 'before'

foresightednesses
5 syllables17 letters
fore·sight·ed·ness·es
/ˌfɔːsaɪtɪdˈnɛsɪz/
noun

The word 'foresightednesses' is divided into five syllables: fore-sight-ed-ness-es. It's a noun formed from the root 'sight' with prefixes and suffixes. Primary stress falls on 'sight', with secondary stress on 'fore'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and maximizing onsets.

forethoughtfulness
4 syllables18 letters
fore·thought·ful·ness
/ˈfɔːθɔːtfl̩nəs/
noun

The word 'forethoughtfulness' is divided into four syllables: fore-thought-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'thought'. It's a noun formed by compounding and affixation, with a prefix 'fore-', root 'thought', and suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. The syllabic /l/ in 'ful' is a notable feature.