The spelling of the word "Fortenay" can be a source of confusion for English speakers. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /fɔrˈtneɪ/. The first syllable is pronounced as "for" with the 'o' being pronounced as a short 'o' sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "ten" with a short 'e' sound. The final syllable is pronounced as "ay" with a long 'a' sound. It is important to pay attention to the spelling of this word to avoid mispronouncing it.