How do you pronounce "foresaw"?

In American English: /ˌfɔrˈsɔ/ (fawr-SAW). In British English: /fˈɔːsɔː/ (F-aws). In Canadian English: /ˌfɔrˈsɔ/ (fawr-SAW). In Australian English: /fˈɔːsɔː/ (F-aws).

Is "foresaw" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌfɔrˈsɔ/ (fawr-SAW), while in British English it's /fˈɔːsɔː/ (F-aws).

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foresaw

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/ˌfɔrˈsɔ/

fawr-SAW

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrfore·sɔsaw

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