Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aforementioned

/əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.54 in modern English

Syllables
afore-men-tioned
IPA
/əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/
20
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The one or ones mentioned previously.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From afore- + mentioned.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/
  • British English: /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/

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Questions

How do you pronounce aforementioned?
The recorded pronunciation is /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/.
What does aforementioned mean?
Previously mentioned.
Where does aforementioned come from?
From afore- + mentioned.

How to pronounce aforementioned

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