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The syllable 'ˈfɔrt'

/ˈfɔrt/


Phonetic Ponunciation of the syllable 'ˈfɔrt'

SoundTongueLipsJawTeethAirVocal Chords
/ˈ/
/f/The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.The top teeth press the bottom lips.The air flows through the teeth.The vocal cords do not vibrate.
/ɔ/The tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.The lips form a rounded shape.The jaw opens and the mouth widens.The vocal cords vibrate.
/r/The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.The vocal cords vibrate.
/t/The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.The teeth are together. Then they separate.Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.The vocal cords do not vibrate.

Examples of words with the /ˈfɔrt/ syllable


fortress
/ˈfɔrtrəs/
/ˈfɔrt-rəs/
Pronounced by Joanna

forty
/ˈfɔrtɪ/
/ˈfɔr-/
Pronounced by Matthew

fortnights
/ˈfɔrtˌnaɪts/
/ˈfɔrt-ˌnaɪts/
Pronounced by Ivy

fortin
/ˈfɔrtɪn/
/ˈfɔrt-ɪn/
Pronounced by Justin

monteforte
/ˌmɑntɛˈfɔrtɪ/