fortis
pronounced with considerable muscular tension and breath pressure, resulting in a strong fricative or explosive sound. In stressed position (p, t, k, ch, f, th, s, sh) and sometimes (h) are fortis in English as compared with (b, d, g, j, v, th̸, z, and zh), which are lenis.: Compare lenis.
a fortis consonant.
Origin of fortis
1Words Nearby fortis
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How to use fortis in a sentence
If a little aqua-fortis be mixed with the water, the writing will dry well, and not run out of its form when the paper is wetted.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsBoil some nut-galls in aqua fortis, and add to the infusion some gum Arabic and a little sulphuric acid.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians | William K. DavidDissolve fine silver in aqua fortis; and after the dissolution, add some distilled water in the same manner as in the gold ink.
Endless Amusement | UnknownDissolve an ounce of fine silver in three ounces of strong aqua fortis, in a glass bottle.
Endless Amusement | UnknownDissolve chalk in aqua fortis, to the consistence of milk, and add to that a strong solution of silver.
Endless Amusement | Unknown
British Dictionary definitions for fortis
/ (ˈfɔːtɪs) phonetics /
(of a consonant) articulated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion
a consonant, such as English p or f, pronounced with considerable muscular force or breath pressure
Origin of fortis
1- Compare lenis
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