How to Pronounce "heretofore"
word
ˌhɪɹtəˈfɔɹ
heer-tuh-FOR
hˈiətʊfˌɔː
hee-uh-too-FAW
Definition
Until now; up to this point in time. Usually used in formal or legal language to refer to something that has happened before the present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhɪɹtəˈfɔɹ
British English
hˈiətʊfˌɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
heer-tuh-FOR
UK
hee-uh-too-FAW
Listen in Context
Heretofore, the company has never lost money.
No law heretofore has addressed this issue.
All agreements heretofore made will remain in effect.
This marks a change from the policy that was followed heretofore.