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forty

Meaning of forty

40

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British English/ˈfɔːti/
American English/ˈfɔːrti/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterssì shí
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forty belongs to the topic "Numbers". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

forty四十
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one
two
three
four
five

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forty means forty. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce forty

/ˈfɔːti/

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forty transcription

/ˈfɔːti/, /ˈfɔːrti/

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