How to pronounce eightieth
Say it like AY-tee-ith. Eightieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- tee
- ith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eightieth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eightieth
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-tee-ith.
What does eightieth mean?
- The person or thing in the eightieth position.
- One of eighty equal parts of a whole.
- The ordinal form of the number eighty.
Where does eightieth come from?
From earlier eighteth, from Middle English eightetithe, eiȝtetithe, eiȝtithe; equivalent to eighty + -eth.
Questions about saying eightieth
How do you pronounce eightieth?
Say AY-tee-ith. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtiɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪtiɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eightieth?
Eightieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · tee · ith.
Is eightieth pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈeɪtiɪθ/ (AY-tee-ith).