How to Pronounce “forfeit

word

/ˈfɔɹfɪt/
FOR-fit
/fˈɔːfɪt/
FAW-fit

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈfɔɹfɪt/

British English

/fˈɔːfɪt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

FOR-fit

UK

FAW-fit

Listen in Context

If you break the rules, you may forfeit your prize.

The team had to forfeit the match because they arrived late.

He had to forfeit his driver's license after the accident.

You snooze, you lose—you forfeit your chance if you wait too long.