How to pronounce fortis
Say it like FOR-tis. Fortis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortis 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.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fortis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tis.
What does fortis mean?
- Relatively strongly articulated, hence voiceless and possibly aspirated; especially as compared to the others of a group of homorganic consonants.
- A fortis consonant.
Where does fortis come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin fortis (“strong”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fortis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fortis.
Questions about saying fortis
How do you pronounce fortis?
Say FOR-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortis?
Fortis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tis.
Is fortis 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 /ˈfɔːtɪs/ (FAW-tis).