How to Pronounce "forethought"
word
ˈfɔɹˌθɔt
FOR-thawt
fˈɔːθɔːt
FAW-thawt
Definition
Forethought is careful thinking or planning about something before it happens, to prepare for possible future needs or problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹˌθɔt
British English
fˈɔːθɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-thawt
UK
FAW-thawt
Listen in Context
She packed snacks with forethought, knowing the trip would be long.
Good forethought can help avoid many problems.
He showed forethought by bringing an umbrella when the sky looked dark.
A little forethought would have saved us from this mess.