How to pronounce fortnights
Say it like FORT-nyts. Fortnights has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORT).
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- FORT
- nyts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortnights 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.
- nytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fortnights
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWT-nyts.
What does fortnights mean?
- plural of fortnight How to pronounce fortnight
Questions about saying fortnights
How do you pronounce fortnights?
Say FORT-nyts. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtˌnaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtˌnaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortnights?
Fortnights has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORT). Broken into parts: FORT · nyts.
Is fortnights 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 /ˈfɔːtˌnaɪts/ (FAWT-nyts).