How do you pronounce "forgo"?

In American English: /fɔrˈgoʊ/ (fawr-GOH). In British English: /fɔːgˈəʊ/ (fawg-OH). In Canadian English: /fɔrˈgoʊ/ (fawr-GOH). In Australian English: /fˈɔːɡəʊ/ (F-awg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɔrˈgoʊ/ (fawr-GOH), while in British English it's /fɔːgˈəʊ/ (fawg-OH).

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forgo

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/fɔrˈgoʊ/

fawr-GOH

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrfor·goʊgo

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