How to pronounce before
before
/bɪˈfɔːr/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /biːˈfɔːr/.
Before, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
In a sentence
"Haven't we met somewhere before?" asked the student.
Words that rhyme with before
More words with the /r/ sound
- qatar/kʌˈtɑːr/
- jorge/ˈhɔːrheɪ/
- curacao/ˈkjʊrəsaʊ/
- genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/
- versailles/verˈsaɪ/
- khmer/kmer/
- uranus/ˈjuːrənəs/
- february/ˈfebjəweri/
- kyrgyzstan/ˈkɪrgɪstæn/
- route/ruːt/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce before?
Before is pronounced /bɪˈfɔːr/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /biːˈfɔːr/, is also used.
How many syllables are in before?
Before has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in before?
The second syllable: /bɪˈfɔːr/.
What rhymes with before?
rapport, your, igor.