Forecastle is pronounced FOHK-səl (IPA /ˈfoʊksəl/). Said by sailors as 'FOHK-sul' — drop the 'r' and 'a'.
IPA: /ˈfoʊksəl/
Syllables: FOHK · səl
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'FOR-cas-tul' pronouncing it as written.
Tip: Said by sailors as 'FOHK-sul' — drop the 'r' and 'a'.