How to pronounce fort

Say it like this: /fɔɹt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/fɔɹt/

What does fort mean?

nounA fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.

Any permanent army post.

An outlying trading-station, as in British North America.

verbTo create a fort, fortifications, a strong point, or a redoubt.

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