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How to pronounce forensic

forensic
/fərˈensɪk/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /fɔːˈrensɪk/.

Forensic, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

A forensic medical examination has been designated.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce forensic?

Forensic is pronounced /fərˈensɪk/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /fɔːˈrensɪk/, is also used.

How many syllables are in forensic?

Forensic has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in forensic?

The second syllable: /fərˈensɪk/.

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