Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forensics

/fəˈɹɛn.zɪks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.21 in modern English

Syllables
foren-sics
IPA
/fəˈɹɛn.zɪks/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of formal debate; rhetoric.

Uncountable

noun

A type of rhetoric or debate society or club, particularly one affiliated with a school.

Uncountable

noun

Forensic science.

Uncountable

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How do you pronounce forensics?
The recorded pronunciation is /fəˈɹɛn.zɪks/.
What does forensics mean?
The study of formal debate; rhetoric.

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