How to pronounce fortifier
Say it like FOR-tuh-fy-er. Fortifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tuh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortifier 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fortifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tuh-fy-uh.
What does fortifier mean?
- One who fortifies.
Where does fortifier come from?
From fortify + -er.
Questions about saying fortifier
How do you pronounce fortifier?
Say FOR-tuh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtəˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortifier?
Fortifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tuh · fy · er.
Is fortifier 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 /ˈfɔːtəˌfaɪə/ (FAW-tuh-fy-uh).