How to Pronounce "fortuitously"
word
fɔɹˈtuɪtəs
for-TOO-i-tuhs-lee
fɔːtjˈuːɪtəsli
faw-tyOO-i-tuhs-lee
Definition
In a way that happens by chance, especially when it is lucky or beneficial; by accident and not by planning.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈtuɪtəs
British English
fɔːtjˈuːɪtəsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-TOO-i-tuhs-lee
UK
faw-tyOO-i-tuhs-lee
Listen in Context
We fortuitously met at the airport.
She fortuitously found an old friend online.
The team fortuitously got tickets to the final game.
We arrived late but fortuitously caught the start of the concert.