Proper Pronunciation Guide

fortuitous

[fɔ͜ɚ tjuə təs]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the first letter “t” as
    /t/—and not as
    /ʧ/.
  • The letter “u” may be pronounced as
    /u/ or
    /ju/ and should be stressed.
  • Pronounce both the letter “i” in the third syllable and the letters “ou” in the final syllable as the weak schwa vowel
    /ə/.

Practice Sentence:

It was fortuitous that I ran into you and found out about the party tonight!

Definition:

  • (adjective) Happening accidentally, by chance, but at the same time bringing good fortune and luck.

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