How to Pronounce "forefathers"
word
ˈfɔɹˌfɑðɝz
FOR-fah-thurz
fˈɔːfɑːðəz
FAW-fah-thuhz
Definition
The people in your family or country who lived long ago, especially those who established traditions or started something important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹˌfɑðɝz
British English
fˈɔːfɑːðəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-fah-thurz
UK
FAW-fah-thuhz
Listen in Context
Our forefathers built this village many years ago.
We respect the traditions of our forefathers.
Our forefathers dreamed of a better future for us.
People often say we should honor our forefathers, but sometimes it’s hard to know how.