How to Pronounce Fortnightly

To pronounce "fortnightly", say FORTN-ightly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

FORTN-ightly

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💡 Tip for remembering “fortnightly”

"fortnightly" has 2 syllables: fortn-ightly. It rhymes with sprightly and unsightly, if that helps it stick.

What does fortnightly mean?

noun

  1. A publication issued fortnightly (once every two weeks).

adjective

  1. Occurring once in a fortnight; once every two weeks

adverb

  1. Once in a fortnight; once every two weeks

Synonyms

biweekly

Words that rhyme with fortnightly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sprightlyunsightlylightlysightlyforthrightlyslightlyknightlyspritelynightlyrightlytightlypolitely

Related words

biweeklysemimonthlybimonthlybi-weeklybi-monthlytriweeklytrimonthlythrice-monthly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fortnightly"?▾

"Fortnightly" has 2 syllables: fortn · ightly.

What does "fortnightly" mean?▾

Fortnightly: A publication issued fortnightly (once every two weeks).

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