How to pronounce fortes
Say it like FOR-tayz. Fortes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrteɪz/FOR-tayz
UK British/ˈfɔːteɪz/FAW-tayz
- FOR
- tayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fortes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tayz.
What does fortes mean?
Questions about saying fortes
How do you pronounce fortes?
Say FOR-tayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrteɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːteɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortes?
Fortes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tayz.
Is fortes 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 /ˈfɔːteɪz/ (FAW-tayz).