To pronounce "fortunate", say FORT-un-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/
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"fortunate" has 4 syllables: fort-un-at-e. It rhymes with unfortunate and orchanet, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple.”
“Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm.”
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"Fortunate" has 4 syllables: fort · un · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "fortunate" is /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/.
Fortunate: Auspicious.
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