How to pronounce forced

Say it like this: /foɹst/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/foɹst/

What does forced mean?

adjObtained forcefully, not naturally.

“The forced labor went on for 14 years.”

Opened or accessed using force.

Produced by strain; not spontaneous; insincere.

“forced laughter”

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