How to Pronounce "foreclosure"
word
fɔɹˈkɫoʊʒɝ
for-KLOH-zher
fɔːklˈəʊʒɐ
faw-kl-OH-zhuh
Definition
Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender takes back a property when the owner cannot pay their mortgage.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈkɫoʊʒɝ
British English
fɔːklˈəʊʒɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-KLOH-zher
UK
faw-kl-OH-zhuh
Listen in Context
The family lost their house to foreclosure.
He is trying to stop the foreclosure on his home.
Many people suffered from foreclosure during the recession.
After months of missed payments, the bank started foreclosure proceedings.