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