How to pronounce beforehand

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

3 syllables, stress on the second

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/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.
/h/as in hello	A light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

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How do you pronounce beforehand?

Beforehand is pronounced /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in beforehand?

Beforehand has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in beforehand?

The second syllable: /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/.