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How to pronounce weather forecast

weather forecast
/ˈweðər ˈfɔːrkæst/

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Weather forecast, sound by sound

/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/ð/as in thisTongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady 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.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/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.

In a sentence

According to the weather forecast, a storm's coming.

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Weather forecast is pronounced /ˈweðər ˈfɔːrkæst/ in American English.

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