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| for·tis [ fáwrtiss ] |
adjective |
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pronounced forcefully: describes a consonant that is produced with great muscular tension and pressure of breath, e.g. "p" or "t"
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noun (plural for·tes [ fáwr tz ]) |
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forcefully pronounced consonant: a fortis consonant, e.g. "p" or "t"
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| [Early 20th century. < Latin, "strong"] |
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