How Do You Spell FORBURY?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːbɹɪ] (IPA)

Forbury, pronounced as /ˈfɔːr.bər.i/, is a word that refers to a historic site and park in Reading, England. The spelling of the word "Forbury" is phonetically transcribed using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "for" is pronounced with the vowel /ɔː/ as in "scores", and the second syllable "bury" is pronounced with the vowel /ə/ as in "sofa". Together, the stress is on the first syllable, forming a two-syllable word with the distinct sound of /i/ at the end.

Etymology of FORBURY

The word "Forbury" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "ford" and "burh".

The term "ford" refers to a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to cross by foot or horse. Meanwhile, "burh" is an Old English word that translates to "fort" or "stronghold".

When these two words are combined, "ford" and "burh" create the word "Forbury", which essentially means a fortified place near a river crossing. It is often used to describe an ancient fortification or castle built near a ford.