How to pronounce fortify
Say it like FOR-tuh-fy. Fortify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortify 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.
American vs British pronunciation of fortify
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tih-fy.
What does fortify mean?
- To give power, strength, or vigor to (oneself or someone, or to something); to strengthen.
- To support (one's or someone's opinion, statement, etc.) by producing evidence, etc.; to confirm, to corroborate.
- To increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients, especially minerals or vitamins.“Soy milk is often fortified with calcium.”
Where does fortify come from?
From Late Middle English fortifien, fortfien (“to strengthen (a castle, etc.) from attack; to strengthen (an army, etc.); to strengthen (a person), aid, support; to reinforce, support; to improve; to increase the efficacy of”), from Old Fre
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Questions about saying fortify
How do you pronounce fortify?
Say FOR-tuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortify?
Fortify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tuh · fy.
Is fortify 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 /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ (FAW-tih-fy).