Forty

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈfɔɹti/
• St. Louis IPA: /ˈfɑɹɾij/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(r)ti

Numeral

numeral

1. (cardinal) The cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine and before forty-one.

Related terms

• Ordinal: fortieth.

Synonyms

• Arabic numerals: 40
• Roman numerals: XL

Usage notes

"Fourty" is considered incorrect.

The spelling "forty" relates to some of the other numbers representing tens. Examples: twenty rather than twoty, thirty rather than threety, and fifty rather than fivety.

Full definition of forty

Noun

1. (slang) A 40 ounce bottle of beer.