How to pronounce fortifiers
Say it like FOR-tuh-fy-erz. Fortifiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tuh
- fy
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortifiers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fortifiers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tuh-fy-uz.
What does fortifiers mean?
- plural of fortifier How to pronounce fortifier
Questions about saying fortifiers
How do you pronounce fortifiers?
Say FOR-tuh-fy-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtəˌfaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortifiers?
Fortifiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tuh · fy · erz.
Is fortifiers 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 /ˈfɔːtəˌfaɪəz/ (FAW-tuh-fy-uz).