How to pronounce eighteens
Say it like ay-TEENZ. Eighteens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENZ).
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- ay
- TEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eighteens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eighteens
American and British speakers say eighteens in essentially the same way: /eɪˈtinz/ in the US and /eɪˈtiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-TEENZ.
What does eighteens mean?
- plural of eighteen How to pronounce eighteen
Words that rhyme with eighteens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eighteens.
Questions about saying eighteens
How do you pronounce eighteens?
Say ay-TEENZ. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈtinz/. In British English it is /eɪˈtiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eighteens?
Eighteens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENZ). Broken into parts: ay · TEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say eighteens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈtinz/ and the British form is /eɪˈtiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.