before
bi-FOR
bifor
/bɪˈfɔɹ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “before” is spelled “bifor”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | b | i | f | aw | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /b/ | /ɪ/ | /f/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ |
English writes “before” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“bifor” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “before”
foryourormoredoorfouranymorewarfloorstore
“before” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “before”?
“before” is pronounced bi-FOR — IPA /bɪˈfɔɹ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “bifor”.
How many syllables are in “before”?
“before” has 2 syllables: bi-FOR (the capitalized syllable is stressed).