for·tis (fôr t s)adj. Articulated with relatively strong pressure of the airstream below the glottis, as in English (p) and (t) compared with (b) and (d). n. A fortis consonant. [Latin, strong; see fort.] |
fortis [ˈfɔːtɪs] Phonetics
adj
(Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) (of a consonant) articulated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion
n pl -tes [-tiːz]
(Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) a consonant, such as English p or f, pronounced with considerable muscular force or breath pressure Compare lenis
[Latin: strong]
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