How to pronounce fortition
Say it like for-TISH-un. Fortition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- for
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fortition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-TISH-un.
What does fortition mean?
- A sound change in which a consonant becomes more fortis.
Where does fortition come from?
From fortis + -ition; compare lenition.
Words that rhyme with fortition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fortition.
Questions about saying fortition
How do you pronounce fortition?
Say for-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /fɔːˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortition?
Fortition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: for · TISH · un.
Is fortition 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 /fɔːˈtɪʃən/ (faw-TISH-un).