How to pronounce fortifications
Say it like for-tuh-fuh-KAY-shunz. Fortifications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- for
- tuh
- fuh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortifications 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fortifications
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-tuh-fuh-KAY-shunz.
What does fortifications mean?
- plural of fortification How to pronounce fortification
Words that rhyme with fortifications
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Questions about saying fortifications
How do you pronounce fortifications?
Say for-tuh-fuh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortifications?
Fortifications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: for · tuh · fuh · KAY · shunz.
Is fortifications 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 /ˌfɔːtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/ (faw-tuh-fuh-KAY-shunz).