How Do You Spell FORETELLING?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːtəlɪŋ] (IPA)

Foretelling (/fɔːrˈtɛlɪŋ/) is the act of predicting or prophesying a future event. The spelling of this word follows the regular rule of using the prefix "fore-" meaning "before" and adding the second part "-telling" to form a compound word. The stress is on the second syllable and the vowel sound in the first syllable is the long "o" sound, followed by a schwa sound in the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription can help understand the pronunciation of the word accurately.

FORETELLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Foretelling is a verb that refers to the act of predicting or prophesying future events or outcomes. It involves making statements or providing insights about what will happen in the future based on intuitive or supernatural means, often claiming to have divine or special knowledge.

    In the context of divination or fortune-telling practices, foretelling commonly revolves around interpreting symbols, signs, or patterns to reveal information about impending events, such as prophecies, forecasts, or predictions. This can be done through various methods and techniques, including tarot cards, astrology, palmistry, or other forms of clairvoyance.

    Foretelling has long been associated with mysticism, religion, and folklore, as humans have always sought to understand and anticipate what lies ahead. It is often regarded as a way to gain insights, guidance, or warnings about future events, allowing individuals or communities to prepare, adapt, or make informed decisions.

    Despite its historical and cultural significance, foretelling remains controversial and subject to skepticism due to its subjective nature and lack of scientific evidence. Skeptics argue that foretelling is largely based on chance or coincidence, while others believe in its validity, citing numerous examples of accurate predictions throughout history.

    Overall, foretelling refers to the act of predicting and divining future events, embodying our innate curiosity about the unknown and our desire to be equipped with knowledge to navigate and understand the times to come.

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Etymology of FORETELLING

The word "foretelling" comes from the combination of two root words: "fore-" and "tell".

The prefix "fore-" is derived from the Old English word "fore", meaning "in front of" or "before". It is related to the German word "vor" and the Dutch word "voor", both having the same meaning.

The word "tell" is from the Old English word "tellan", which means "to recount" or "to narrate". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "taljan", meaning "to make an account or calculation". The same root can also be found in other Germanic languages, such as the German word "zählen" or the Dutch word "tellen" with the same meaning.

Similar spelling words for FORETELLING

Conjugate verb Foretelling

CONDITIONAL

I would foretell
we would foretell
you would foretell
he/she/it would foretell
they would foretell

FUTURE

I will foretell
we will foretell
you will foretell
he/she/it will foretell
they will foretell

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have foretold
we will have foretold
you will have foretold
he/she/it will have foretold
they will have foretold

PAST

I foretold
we foretold
you foretold
he/she/it foretold
they foretold

PAST PERFECT

I had foretold
we had foretold
you had foretold
he/she/it had foretold
they had foretold

PRESENT

I foretell
we foretell
you foretell
he/she/it foretells
they foretell

PRESENT PERFECT

I have foretold
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you have foretold
he/she/it has foretold
they have foretold
I am foretelling
we are foretelling
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they are foretelling
I was foretelling
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I would have foretold
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