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To: agenda_express

The word which is mispronounced nearly always and by people who should know better is "forte" when used as someones strong point. It is pronounced "fort", not for-tay which is a musical term.


285 posted on 12/21/2004 1:00:23 PM PST by yarddog
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To: yarddog
It is pronounced "fort", not for-tay which is a musical term.

"For-tay" is also proper for the strong part of a sword, as opposed to the foible ("Foy-bull"). I would consider it proper pronunciation for noting the strengths and weaknesses of people, as the terms derive from swordplay.

306 posted on 12/21/2004 1:37:02 PM PST by LexBaird ("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats" --Jubal Harshaw (RA Heinlein))
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