fortitude

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/ˈfɔːr.t̬ə.tuːd/

noun
Strength, guts

fortitude in a sentence

  • “Achilles' fortitude in battle is legendary.”
  • “She has endured disappointments with fortitude and patience.”
  • “It was only with the greatest fortitude that the pilgrims were able to survive their first winter in plymouth.”

What does “fortitude” mean?

fortitude (noun) means strength, guts. It is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.t̬ə.tuːd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "fortitude" mean?
fortitude (noun) means: Strength, guts
How do you pronounce "fortitude"?
"fortitude" is pronounced /ˈfɔːr.t̬ə.tuːd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "fortitude" in a sentence?
Here is "fortitude" used in a sentence: Achilles' fortitude in battle is legendary.

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