How do you pronounce "forgave"?

In American English: /fɝˈgeɪv/ (fur-GAYV). In British English: /fəgˈeɪv/ (fuhg-AYV). In Canadian English: /fɝˈgeɪv/ (fur-GAYV). In Australian English: /fəɡˈeɪv/ (fuhg-AYV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈgeɪv/ (fur-GAYV), while in British English it's /fəgˈeɪv/ (fuhg-AYV).

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forgave

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/fɝˈgeɪv/

fur-GAYV

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·geɪvgave

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