forehearth

Questions

What does forehearth mean?

The forward-facing extension or cavity of the hearth of a blast furnace, under the tymp.

Where does forehearth come from?

From fore- + hearth.

How to pronounce forehearth

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “forehearth”.
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 “forehearth”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “forehearth” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.