English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Forensic Pronunciation
Forensic is pronounced fer-EN-sik, IPA /ˌfɔˈrɛnsɪk/.
fer-EN-sik
US /ˌfɔˈrɛnsɪk/ · UK /fəˈrɛnsɪk/
Syllables: fer · EN · sik (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Relating to the use of science in investigating crime.
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Forensic in a Sentence
- The forensic report took eleven weeks.
- She works in forensic accounting.
- Forensic evidence settled the case.
Common Mispronunciations of Forensic
Not FAW-ren-sik
The middle beat takes the weight, EN, and the opening is only a step up into it.
Not fawr-EN-sik
The first beat has no for in it, reducing instead to a quick fer with no colour at all.
Tip: Many speakers buzz that s into a z, giving fuh-REN-zik, and both readings are standard.
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