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Pronunciation of "forte"
This is from the New York Times Magazine:
[nq:1]Following the expulsion of French au pairs from this country during the contretemps between our nations over Iraq, the French ... return of the word forte in its original form or, as an alternative, that we take back the word weekend.[/nq]
Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox?
If not, why not?
[nq:1]Following the expulsion of French au pairs from this country during the contretemps between our nations over Iraq, the French ... return of the word forte in its original form or, as an alternative, that we take back the word weekend.[/nq]
Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox?
If not, why not?
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MC (Email Removed) burbled [nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox? [/nq] I agree, but most people who actually say the word seem to disagree. I've taken to replacing "forte" with "strong point"; it saves translation time.
- MC (Email Removed) burbled [nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox?
- [/nq] I agree, but most people who actually say the word seem to disagree.
- I've taken to replacing "forte" with "strong point"; it saves translation time.
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MC (Email Removed) burbled
[nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox? If not, why not?[/nq]
I agree, but most people who actually say the word seem to disagree. I've taken to replacing "forte" with "strong point"; it saves translation time.
[nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox? If not, why not?[/nq]
I agree, but most people who actually say the word seem to disagree. I've taken to replacing "forte" with "strong point"; it saves translation time.
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[nq:1]This is from the New York Times Magazine:[/nq]
[nq:2]Following the expulsion of French au pairs from this country ... or, as an alternative, that we takeback the word weekend.[/nq]
[nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox? If not, why not?[/nq]
I can only remember hearing it pronounced "fortay" or "forti" and I see no reason to pronounc
[nq:2]Following the expulsion of French au pairs from this country ... or, as an alternative, that we takeback the word weekend.[/nq]
[nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox? If not, why not?[/nq]
I can only remember hearing it pronounced "fortay" or "forti" and I see no reason to pronounc
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MC filted:
[nq:2]In tense diplomatic negotiations, the French are now demanding the ... as an alternative, that we take back the word weekend.[/nq]
[nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox? If not, why not?[/nq]
Not I...if I'm going to say it at all, I'm going to say it loud..
I'll meet the cheese-eating surrender monkeys halfway tho
[nq:2]In tense diplomatic negotiations, the French are now demanding the ... as an alternative, that we take back the word weekend.[/nq]
[nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox? If not, why not?[/nq]
Not I...if I'm going to say it at all, I'm going to say it loud..
I'll meet the cheese-eating surrender monkeys halfway tho
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[nq:1]So, "fortay" it is now, at least in this neck of the woods. Never mind, it's not the only word that's changed pronunciation.[/nq]
Earlier in this thread, Jack Lynch said, " American Heritage has no note on it, but puts the fort pronuncation before the fortay pronunciation."
Because of the reasons Adrian cited, that's changed now. I know I'll never pronounce it fortay, though.
Earlier in this thread, Jack Lynch said, " American Heritage has no note on it, but puts the fort pronuncation before the fortay pronunciation."
Because of the reasons Adrian cited, that's changed now. I know I'll never pronounce it fortay, though.
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[nq:1]I can only remember hearing it pronounced "fortay" or "forti" and I see no reason to pronounce it "fort". Interestingly, ... that's changed pronunciation. A good example that springs to mind is "moral"/"morale". btw, How do you pronounce "lingerie"?[/nq]
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[nq:1]Are we all in agreement that forte should be pronounced "fort" as in Fort Knox?[/nq]
Should the answer be pianissimo?
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm
Should the answer be pianissimo?
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm
E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm
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[nq:1]I can only remember hearing it pronounced "fortay" or "forti" and I see no reason to pronounce it "fort".[/nq]
Well if 'for-tay' is from the Italian, it's not really right either, it surely should be 'for-teh' (no dipthong). The '-ay' ending on Italian (& Spanish) words ending in -e seems to be more natural for English speakers, but isn't how I would expect a native speaker to say it. Li
Well if 'for-tay' is from the Italian, it's not really right either, it surely should be 'for-teh' (no dipthong). The '-ay' ending on Italian (& Spanish) words ending in -e seems to be more natural for English speakers, but isn't how I would expect a native speaker to say it. Li
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