How to Pronounce "fortune favors the bold"
expression
FOR-chuhn FAY-vurz thuh BOLD
FAW-choon FAY-vuhz thuh BOHLD
Definition
This expression means that people who take risks or act bravely are more likely to succeed or receive good outcomes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹtʃən/, /ˈfɔɹtʃun/ /ˈfeɪvɝz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈboʊɫd
British English
fˈɔːtʃuːn/ /ˈfeɪvəz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-chuhn FAY-vurz thuh BOLD
UK
FAW-choon FAY-vuhz thuh BOHLD
Listen in Context
He decided to start his own business because fortune favors the bold.
Remember, fortune favors the bold when you take a big step.
We chose to travel despite the risks because fortune favors the bold.
You’ll never know unless you try—fortune favors the bold!