How to pronounce fortnightly
Say it like FORT-nyte-lee. Fortnightly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORT).
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- FORT
- nyte
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortnightly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fortnightly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWT-nyte-lee.
What does fortnightly mean?
- Occurring once in a fortnight; once every two weeks.
- once in a fortnight; once every two weeks
- A publication issued fortnightly (once every two weeks).
Where does fortnightly come from?
From fortnight + -ly.
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Questions about saying fortnightly
How do you pronounce fortnightly?
Say FORT-nyte-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtˌnaɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtˌnaɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortnightly?
Fortnightly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORT). Broken into parts: FORT · nyte · lee.
Is fortnightly 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 /ˈfɔːtˌnaɪtli/ (FAWT-nyte-lee).