How to Pronounce "forced"
word
/ˈfɔɹst/
forst
/fˈɔːst/
fawst
Definition
Forced describes something done because of pressure, power, or necessity, not by free choice. It can also describe something unnatural or not sincere, such as a forced smile or a forced joke.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɔɹst/
British English
/fˈɔːst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
forst
UK
fawst
Listen in Context
He gave a forced smile at the camera.
Many families were forced to leave their homes.
I was forced to wait outside.
The joke felt forced, so nobody really laughed.