How to pronounce fortyish
Say it like FOR-tee-ish. Fortyish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- tee
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortyish 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fortyish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-tee-ish.
What does fortyish mean?
- Close to the number forty
- About forty years old.
- Any number close to forty.
Where does fortyish come from?
From forty + -ish.
Questions about saying fortyish
How do you pronounce fortyish?
Say FOR-tee-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtiɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtiɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortyish?
Fortyish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · tee · ish.
Is fortyish 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 /ˈfɔːtiɪʃ/ (FAW-tee-ish).