forty thieves

Questions

What does forty thieves mean?

A solitaire card game, similar to Klondike, but starting with ten columns of four visible cards on the tableau.

Where does forty thieves come from?

In reference to the story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

How to pronounce forty thieves

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “forty thieves”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “forty thieves”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “forty thieves” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.