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.