the French would write the word 'le fort' and would pronounce it 'for'
This word is often mispronounced "FOR-tay" because it is confused with the Italian word forte (pronounced "FOR-tay"). The words are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings. If you play a musical instrument, you will probably recognize the Italian word as a term meaning "loud." When referring to ability, the correct pronunciation is "fort," but in music, it is always "FOR-tay."
you sound like a fag if you say "that's not my fort" and mean the faggy french word. fuck french jizzing all over the english language. jl are you there.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/forte most of these side on the side of forty, i do it just because i dont want people to confuse it with my fort. that is, the small fortified encampment i dug into the hillside above my mom's garden PEACE IM OUT
where was i when this discussion was being held? i also pronounce forte as "fort" but i don't use forte that often so uh oh yeah you know it penis penis penis vagina