How to Pronounce “forgiveness

word

/fɝˈɡɪvnəs/
fur-GIV-nuhs
/fəɡˈɪvnəs/
fuh-GIV-nuhs

IPA Transcription

American English

/fɝˈɡɪvnəs/

British English

/fəɡˈɪvnəs/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

fur-GIV-nuhs

UK

fuh-GIV-nuhs

Listen in Context

She asked for forgiveness after the argument.

His letter showed true forgiveness.

Forgiveness can take time.

I’m not asking for forgiveness, just a chance to explain.