How to pronounce fortunate
American English pronunciation
FOR-chuh-nit
- IPA
- /ˈfɔɹtʃənɪt/
- Syllables
- FOR · chuh · nit (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What fortunate means
Having good luck
In a sentence: We were fortunate that the rain stopped before the picnic.
Where it comes from: From a Latin word for luck or chance.
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