Forty or Fourty
Which spelling is correct, Forty or Fourty, and how to use them properly.
❌INCORRECT
Fourty
This spelling is incorrect. "Fourty" is not a valid word in English.
✅CORRECT
Forty
This is the correct spelling. "Forty" is the number equivalent to 40.
Definition
Forty (number): The number equivalent to the product of four and ten; 40.
Examples:
- She turned forty years old today.
- The book has forty chapters.
- It took forty minutes to complete the task.
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings to "forty":
Numbers:
- XL (Roman numeral)
- Four tens
- Score (twice)
- 40
Related Terms:
- Quadragenarian (age 40–49)
- Fortieth
- Four decades
- Two score
Note: "Forty" is the correct spelling for the number 40. "Fourty" is a common misspelling—remember, it drops the "u" from "four".
FAQ's
Is it fourty or forty?
The correct word is "forty." "Fourty" is a common misspelling.
How to pronounce forty?
The correct pronunciation is /ˈfɔːrti/ (FOR-tee).
What does forty mean?
The number equivalent to the product of four and ten; 40.