How to Pronounce "forewarned is forearmed"
expression
fɔɹˈwɔɹnd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /fɔrˈɑrmd
for-WARND iz for-ARMD
fɔːwˈɔːnd/ /ˈɪz/ /fˈɔːɹɑːmd
faw-WAWND iz faw-ARMD
Definition
If you know about a danger or problem ahead of time, you can prepare for it and protect yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈwɔɹnd/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /fɔrˈɑrmd
British English
fɔːwˈɔːnd/ /ˈɪz/ /fˈɔːɹɑːmd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-WARND iz for-ARMD
UK
faw-WAWND iz faw-ARMD
Listen in Context
Forewarned is forearmed when you are traveling to a new country.
Teachers say forewarned is forearmed about exams.
Remember, forewarned is forearmed if there is a storm coming.
I always check the weather before leaving—forewarned is forearmed.