The word "forwound" is spelled with the prefix "for-" which typically indicates an action done in advance or in support of something. The second syllable is pronounced with the "ow" diphthong as in "cow", which is represented in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /aʊ/. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "uh" sound as in "but", represented in IPA as /ʌ/. The correct spelling of this word is important for clear and effective communication.