How to pronounce fortified
Say it like FOR-tuh-fyde. Fortified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tuh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortified 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fortified
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tih-fyde.
What does fortified mean?
- simple past and past participle of fortify How to pronounce fortify
- A fortified wine.
- Having strong defenses.
- Being enriched with (additional) minerals and vitamins.
Words that rhyme with fortified
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fortified.
Questions about saying fortified
How do you pronounce fortified?
Say FOR-tuh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortified?
Fortified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tuh · fyde.
Is fortified 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 /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪd/ (FAW-tih-fyde).