How to Pronounce “fortress

word

/ˈfɔɹtɹəs/
FOR-trus
/fˈɔːtɹəs/
FAW-trus

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈfɔɹtɹəs/

British English

/fˈɔːtɹəs/

Simplified Pronunciation

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The city was protected by a large fortress.

Soldiers stood guard at the entrance of the fortress.

They built the fortress on top of a hill.

The old fortress attracts tourists from all over the world.