To pronounce "forties", say FORT-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"forties" has 2 syllables: fort-ies. It rhymes with shorties and sorties, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Forties" has 2 syllables: fort · ies.
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