How to pronounce fortifying
Say it like FOR-tih-fy-ing. Fortifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tih
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortifying 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fortifying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tih-fy-ing.
What does fortifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of fortify How to pronounce fortify
- The process by which something is fortified.
Where does fortifying come from?
From fortify + -ing.
Questions about saying fortifying
How do you pronounce fortifying?
Say FOR-tih-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortifying?
Fortifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tih · fy · ing.
Is fortifying 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 /ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ (FAW-tih-fy-ing).