How to Pronounce "afore"
word
əˈfɔː
uh-FAWR
ɐfˈɔː
uh-FAWR
Definition
An old-fashioned or archaic word meaning 'before' in time, order, or place.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfɔː
British English
ɐfˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FAWR
UK
uh-FAWR
Listen in Context
He arrived afore sunrise.
The day afore yesterday was sunny.
I have seen this place afore.
Hast thou heard this story afore?