fo'

Questions

What does fo' mean?

Pronunciation spelling of for.

Where does fo' come from?

From dialectal non-rhotic pronunciations, most notably in African American Vernacular English. Compare ho (“whore”), mo (“more”).

How to pronounce fo'

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “fo'”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “fo'”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “fo'” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.