How to Pronounce "forcible"
word
ˈfɔɹsəbəɫ
FOR-suh-buhl
fˈɔːsəbəl
FAW-suh-buhl
Definition
Done using physical force or legal power, often against someone's will. Usually describes something not done willingly but made to happen by force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹsəbəɫ
British English
fˈɔːsəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-suh-buhl
UK
FAW-suh-buhl
Listen in Context
The police made a forcible entry into the building.
A forcible removal was needed to get the protestors out.
The government prohibited any forcible relocation of families.
He was arrested after a forcible struggle with police.