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Fortis
UK
/ˈfɔːtɪs/
US
/ˈfɔrtɪs/
Translation of "fortis" into Russian
fortis
Adjective
UK
/ˈfɔːtɪs/
US
/ˈfɔrtɪs/
fortis
more fortis Comp.
most fortis Super.
He has a fortis personality that inspires others.
У него сильная личность, которая вдохновляет других.
The fortis soldier led his troops bravely into battle.
Мужественный солдат храбро повел свои войска в бой.
Her fortis determination helped her overcome many obstacles.
Ее стойкая решимость помогла ей преодолеть многие препятствия.
Definitions
fortis
Noun
UK
/ˈfɔːtɪs/
US
/ˈfɔrtɪs/
A fortis consonant; a consonant articulated with greater muscular tension or breath force.
The initial consonant in "pat" is a fortis.
fortis
Adjective
UK
/ˈfɔːtɪs/
US
/ˈfɔrtɪs/
Strong and powerful in character or effect.
The fortis leader inspired confidence in the team.
(Phonetics) Of a consonant: produced with relatively strong muscular tension or breath force; voiceless; strong (opposed to lenis).
In English, /p/ is a fortis plosive whereas /b/ is lenis.