how to pronounce forum

/ˈfɔːɹəm/

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forum is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of forum in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… front and center in that forum are three …”

meanings of forum

noun:

An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.
A gathering for the purpose of discussion.
A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce.
A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
A place for discussion.

forum frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word forum occurs in english on average 20.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics forum can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that forum can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) leisure and entertainment;