fortify

/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/

Syllables for·ti·fy

Stress FOR-ti-fy

Phonics Breakdown

for

/fɔːr/

r-sound

ti

/tɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

y vowel ai

Meaning

to strengthen or protect, especially by building defenses or adding nutrients

Sound Reference

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for=/fɔːr/(for) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

The city built walls to fortify itself against attack.