word
Forte
FORT
/fɔːrt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
forte
Dictionary meaning
A person's strong point or special talent.
Common mispronunciations
FOR-tay (that's the musical term meaning loud)
Pronunciation tips
As a noun meaning strength, it's 'fort'. 'For-TAY' is only correct in music.
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