How many syllables in "fortify"?

"fortify" has 3 lettergrepen (for - ti - fy).

How to divide "fortify"?

"fortify" divides into 3 parts: for · ti · fy.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"fortify": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:for·ti·fy

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FOR-ti-fy(for · ti · fy)● ○ ○

Stress in "fortify" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ⁄

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IPAˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ

Lettergrepenfor·ti·fy

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How many syllables in "fortify"?: "fortify" has 3 lettergrepen (for - ti - fy).
How to divide "fortify"?: "fortify" divides into 3 parts: for · ti · fy.
Where is the stress in "fortify"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "fortify"?: Say each syllable slowly (for... ti... fy) and listen on SayItVid.