How to pronounce forecast

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

American/ˈfɔɹkæst/

What does forecast mean?

verbTo estimate how something will be in the future.

“to forecast a rise in prices”

To foreshadow; to suggest something in advance.

To contrive or plan beforehand.

“And, if it happen as I did forecaſt, / The dainteſt diſhes ſhall be ſerv'd up laſt.”

nounAn estimation of a future condition.

“The forecast is for rain, so let's move the picnic back a week.”

A prediction of the weather.

“The forecast said it'll be blowy tomorrow”

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