How to pronounce fortresses
Say it like FOR-truh-siz. Fortresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- truh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortresses 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fortresses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-truh-siz.
What does fortresses mean?
- plural of fortress How to pronounce fortress
- plural of fortresse
Questions about saying fortresses
How do you pronounce fortresses?
Say FOR-truh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtrəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtrəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortresses?
Fortresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · truh · siz.
Is fortresses 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 /ˈfɔːtrəsɪz/ (FAW-truh-siz).