How to Pronounce "foreshadow"
word
fɔɹˈʃædoʊ
for-SHA-doh
fɔːʃˈædəʊ
faw-SHA-doh
Definition
To give a hint or warning about something that will happen later, especially in a story or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈʃædoʊ
British English
fɔːʃˈædəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-SHA-doh
UK
faw-SHA-doh
Listen in Context
The dark clouds foreshadowed the coming storm.
The music in the movie foreshadows something bad will happen.
A broken mirror often foreshadows bad luck in stories.
The author subtly foreshadows the ending in the first chapter.