How to pronounce fortunes
Say it like FOR-chunz. Fortunes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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US American/ˈfɔrtʃənz/FOR-chunz
UK British/ˈfɔːtʃənz/FAW-chunz
- FOR
- chunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortunes 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.
- chunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fortunes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-chunz.
What does fortunes mean?
noun
- plural of fortune How to pronounce fortune
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fortune How to pronounce fortune
Questions about saying fortunes
How do you pronounce fortunes?
Say FOR-chunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortunes?
Fortunes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · chunz.
Is fortunes 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 /ˈfɔːtʃənz/ (FAW-chunz).