How do you pronounce "forte"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrteɪ/ (FAWRT-ay). In British English: /fˈɔːteɪ/ (F-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrteɪ/ (FAWRT-ay). In Australian English: /fˈɔːteɪ/ (F-awt).

Is "forte" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrteɪ/ (FAWRT-ay), while in British English it's /fˈɔːteɪ/ (F-awt).

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forte

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/ˈfɔrteɪ/

FAWRT-ay

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrtfo·eɪrte

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