American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'foreign' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "foreign" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "foreign"

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Simple pronunciation
faw-rn
IPA transcription
/ˈfɔ.ɹn̩/
Word frequency
948th

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What does "foreign" mean?

  1. coming from another country, not local

Examples of "foreign" in a sentence

  • I am learning a foreign language this year.
  • He speaks with a foreign accent.
  • The restaurant serves delicious foreign cuisine.

How common is "foreign"?

Foreign is the 948th most common word in English.

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