fortis

[ˈfɔːtɪs]

fortis Definition

a phonological term used to describe a consonant sound that is produced with a significant amount of muscular effort or tension in the vocal tract.

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Summary: fortis in Brief

The term 'fortis' [ˈfɔːtɪs] is a phonological term used to describe a consonant sound that is produced with a significant amount of muscular effort or tension in the vocal tract.