American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'forty' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "forty" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "forty"

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Simple pronunciation
for-dee
IPA transcription
/ˈfɔɹ.ɾi/
Word frequency
127th

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What does "forty" mean?

  1. 1.the number 40
  2. 2.four tens

Examples of "forty" in a sentence

  • I have forty apples in the basket.
  • She is forty years old now.
  • You need to wait for forty minutes.

How common is "forty"?

Forty is the 127th most common word in English.

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