How Do You Spell FORTRESS?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːtɹəs] (IPA)

The word "fortress" is spelled with two "r's" to indicate the pronunciation of the "r" sound. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈfɔː.trɪs/. The first syllable is pronounced with the long "o" sound, represented by the symbol /ɔː/. The second syllable is pronounced with the short "i" sound, symbolized by /ɪ/. The final "s" is pronounced as a soft "s" sound, represented by /s/. Together, these sounds culminate in the correct spelling of "fortress".

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FORTRESS Meaning and Definition

  1. A fortress is typically referred to as a large, fortified structure or complex, designed to provide protection and defense against potential threats or enemy attacks. It is primarily constructed with reinforced walls and other defensive structures, aiming to make it difficult for attackers to enter. Historically, fortresses have been strategically located in areas of military importance, such as borders, key trade routes, or along coastal regions.

    The main purpose of a fortress is to ensure the safety of its inhabitants and to act as a stronghold during times of conflict. It often includes various defensive features like watchtowers, battlements, moats, and gates, all designed to impede the progress of an attacker and offer a vantage point for monitoring the surroundings.

    Fortresses may also contain residential, administrative, and storage facilities necessary for the functioning and sustainability of its occupants. In addition to providing military protection, a fortress can serve as a symbol of power, authority, and control, exemplifying the dominance of the ruling entity.

    The term "fortress" can be used metaphorically to represent a place, organization, or concept that is exceptionally strong, secure, and impenetrable. In this context, it implies a position of defense or protection against external threats or adversities. Overall, fortresses play a crucial historical, architectural, and symbolic role in human civilization, exemplifying mankind's need for security, safety, and strategic defense.

  2. • A place of defence or security; a castle; safety.
    • See fort.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FORTRESS

The word "fortress" originated from the Latin word "fortis", meaning "strong". It is derived from the Latin word "fortia", which means "strength" or "courage". The term was later adopted in Old French as "forteresse" and eventually entered the English language as "fortress" in the 14th century.

Similar spelling words for FORTRESS

Plural form of FORTRESS is FORTRESSES

Conjugate verb Fortress

CONDITIONAL

I would fortress
you would fortress
he/she/it would fortress
we would fortress
they would fortress

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be fortressing
you would be fortressing
he/she/it would be fortressing
we would be fortressing
they would be fortressing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fortress
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they would have fortress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been fortressing
you would have been fortressing
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we would have been fortressing
they would have been fortressing

FUTURE

I will fortress
you will fortress
he/she/it will fortress
we will fortress
they will fortress

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fortressing
you will be fortressing
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we will be fortressing
they will be fortressing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fortressed
you will have fortressed
he/she/it will have fortressed
we will have fortressed
they will have fortressed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fortressing
you will have been fortressing
he/she/it will have been fortressing
we will have been fortressing
they will have been fortressing

IMPERATIVE

you fortress
we let´s fortress

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fortress

PAST

I fortressed
you fortressed
he/she/it fortressed
we fortressed
they fortressed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fortressing
you were fortressing
he/she/it was fortressing
we were fortressing
they were fortressing

PAST PARTICIPLE

fortressed

PAST PERFECT

I had fortressed
you had fortressed
he/she/it had fortressed
we had fortressed
they had fortressed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fortressing
you had been fortressing
he/she/it had been fortressing
we had been fortressing
they had been fortressing

PRESENT

I fortress
you fortress
he/she/it fortresses
we fortress
they fortress

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fortressing
you are fortressing
he/she/it is fortressing
we are fortressing
they are fortressing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fortressing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fortressed
you have fortressed
he/she/it has fortressed
we have fortressed
they have fortressed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fortressing
you have been fortressing
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we have been fortressing
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