English pronunciation

How to pronounce “forgot

Phonetic spelling

for-GAHT

IPA /fɝˈɡɑt/

Syllable stress

for·got

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

How do you spell “forgot”?

f o r g o t

forgot” is spelled F-O-R-G-O-T. It is pronounced for-GAHT, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I forgot to lock the door this morning.

  • She almost forgot her friend's birthday.

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