Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forex

/ˈfɔɹˌɛks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.64 in modern English

Syllables
for-ex
IPA
/ˈfɔɹˌɛks/
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Syllabic abbreviation of foreign exchange.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of for(eign) + ex(change).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɔɹˌɛks/
  • British English: /ˈfɔɹˌɛks/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce forex?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɔɹˌɛks/.
What does forex mean?
Syllabic abbreviation of foreign exchange.
Where does forex come from?
Blend of for(eign) + ex(change).

How to pronounce forex

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfɔɹˌɛks/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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