How to pronounce fifteenth
Say it like fif-TEENTH. Fifteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENTH).
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- fif
- TEENTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fifteenth 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.
- TEENTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fifteenth
American and British speakers say fifteenth in essentially the same way: /fɪfˈtinθ/ in the US and /fɪfˈtiːnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: fif-TEENTH.
What does fifteenth mean?
- The ordinal form of the number fifteen.
- The person or thing in the fifteenth position.
- One of fifteen equal parts of a whole.
- The interval comprising two octaves.
Where does fifteenth come from?
Inherited from Middle English fiftenthe, fiftethe, from Old English fīftēoþa, equivalent to fifteen + -th.
Words that rhyme with fifteenth
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Questions about saying fifteenth
How do you pronounce fifteenth?
Say fif-TEENTH. The American pronunciation is /fɪfˈtinθ/. In British English it is /fɪfˈtiːnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fifteenth?
Fifteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENTH). Broken into parts: fif · TEENTH.
Do Americans and Brits say fifteenth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪfˈtinθ/ and the British form is /fɪfˈtiːnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.