How to pronounce forthy
Say it like fer-THY. Forthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY).
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- fer
- THY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of forthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-THY.
What does forthy mean?
- Because, for sake, forwhy, since.
Where does forthy come from?
From Middle English forthy, from Old English forþȳ, for þȳ þe, forþon (“because, since”), from for + þȳ, þon (“by that, therefore”), instrumental case of þæt (“that”); Cognate with Yola farthoo (“why”), Old Norse fyrir því (at) (Danish & No
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Questions about saying forthy
How do you pronounce forthy?
Say fer-THY. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈðaɪ/. In British English it is /fəˈðaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forthy?
Forthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY). Broken into parts: fer · THY.
Is forthy 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 /fəˈðaɪ/ (fuh-THY).