How to Pronounce "forebears"
word
ˈfɔɹˌbɛɹz
FOR-bairz
fˈɔːbeəz
FAW-bay-uhz
Definition
Forebears are people in your family who lived a long time ago, such as your ancestors or earlier generations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹˌbɛɹz
British English
fˈɔːbeəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-bairz
UK
FAW-bay-uhz
Listen in Context
My forebears moved to this country many years ago.
We honor our forebears during the festival.
Stories of our forebears teach us important lessons.
He takes pride in the traditions passed down from his forebears.