How to Pronounce Forte

To pronounce "forte", say FORT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /fɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forte”

"forte" has 2 syllables: fort-e. It rhymes with snort and support, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fort, foret — easy to mix up when writing.

What does forte mean?

noun

  1. A strength or talent.

    “He writes respectably, but poetry is not his forte.”

  2. The strong part of a sword blade, close to the hilt.

Words that rhyme with forte

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snortsupportthwartshortcourtdistortretortreportescortpurportexhortport

Related words

strengthloudlyloudspecialtyspecialitymetierfortissimofortemente

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forte"?▾

"Forte" has 2 syllables: fort · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "forte"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forte" is /fɔːt/.

What does "forte" mean?▾

Forte: A strength or talent.

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