How to Pronounce “aforementioned”

American (US)

/əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/

British (UK)

/əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/

adjective — Previously mentioned.

Example: It wasn't until later that we realized that the aforementioned caller and this taciturn man were the same person.

Where the stress falls. “aforementioned” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "aforementioned" mean?

aforementioned (adjective): Previously mentioned. For example — It wasn't until later that we realized that the aforementioned caller and this taciturn man were the same person.

How do you pronounce "aforementioned" in American vs British English?

American English: /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/. British English: /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "aforementioned"?

/əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ in American English, /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "aforementioned"?

“aforementioned” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.