How do you pronounce "forties"?

In American English: /ˈfɔrtiːz/ (FAWRT-eez). In British English: /fˈɔːtiz/ (F-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈfɔrtiːz/ (FAWRT-eez). In Australian English: /fˈɔːtiz/ (F-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɔrtiːz/ (FAWRT-eez), while in British English it's /fˈɔːtiz/ (F-awt).

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forties

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/ˈfɔrtiːz/

FAWRT-eez

Syllable Breakdown

fɔrtfor·iːzties

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