How to pronounce fifths
Say it like FIFTHS. Fifths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FIFTHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fifths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIFTHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fifths
American and British speakers say fifths in essentially the same way: /fɪfθs/ in the US and /fɪfθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIFTHS.
What does fifths mean?
- plural of fifth How to pronounce fifth
Questions about saying fifths
How do you pronounce fifths?
Say FIFTHS. The American pronunciation is /fɪfθs/. In British English it is /fɪfθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fifths?
Fifths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FIFTHS.
Do Americans and Brits say fifths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪfθs/ and the British form is /fɪfθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.