How to pronounce fort
Say it like FORT. Fort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWT.
What does fort mean?
- a fortified military post where troops are stationed
- a fortified defensive structure
- gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense
- enclose by or as if by a fortification
- station (troops) in a fort
Where does fort come from?
From Middle English fort, from Middle French fort (“strong”) (adjective use is from Old French).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fort
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Words that sound like fort
Questions about saying fort
How do you pronounce fort?
Say FORT. The American pronunciation is /fɔrt/. In British English it is /fɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fort?
Fort is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FORT.
Is fort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fɔːt/ (FAWT).
What words sound the same as fort?
Fort sounds the same as forte in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.