How to Pronounce "come to the fore"
expression
KUHM tuh THUH FOR
KUM tuh THAW
Definition
To become important or noticeable, especially after being hidden or in the background.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɔɹ
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh THUH FOR
UK
KUM tuh THAW
Listen in Context
New leaders often come to the fore during difficult times.
When a problem comes to the fore, it needs to be solved quickly.
Her talent came to the fore after the competition.
Environmental issues have really come to the fore in recent years.