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How to pronounce forestry

forestry
/ˈfɔːrəstri/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Forestry, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce forestry?

Forestry is pronounced /ˈfɔːrəstri/ in American English.

How many syllables are in forestry?

Forestry has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in forestry?

The first syllable: /ˈfɔːrəstri/.

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