Forte - One's strong point. Derived from the French descriptor fort, meaning strong. English words fort and forte are both derived from this French descriptor. Both are pronounced [fort]. Forte is often pronounced [for-ta]. This pronounciation is acceptable in the English language, but is not the original pronounciation.
Many times pronounciations and word usages evolve over time due to the fact that they simply sound better. This seems to be the case with forte.
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Is that like Pate (not liver though) tasting better over time - probably not!!
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