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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.