How to pronounce fortification
Say it like for-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. Fortification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- for
- tuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fortification
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does fortification mean?
- The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defense against an enemy.
- That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
- An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
Where does fortification come from?
Borrowed from Middle French fortification, from Late Latin fortificatio, fortificationem, from fortifico, from Latin fortis.
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Words that rhyme with fortification
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Questions about saying fortification
How do you pronounce fortification?
Say for-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːtəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortification?
Fortification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: for · tuh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is fortification 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 /ˌfɔːtəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (faw-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun).