How to pronounce fifties
Say it like FIF-teez. Fifties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIF).
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- FIF
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fifties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fifties
American and British speakers say fifties in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪftiz/ in the US and /ˈfɪftiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIF-teez.
What does fifties mean?
- plural of fifty How to pronounce fifty
- The sixth decade of a century: the 1850s, 1950s, 2050s, etc.“I will probably be dead by the fifties.”
- The decade of one's life from age 50 through age 59.“You don't really start living until you're in your fifties!”
- The range between 50 and 59 Fahrenheit.“It can't snow tonight; it's forecast to be in the fifties!”
- From or evoking the 51st through 60th years of a century (chiefly the 1950s).“Don't bring ambrosia, this isn't a fifties potluck.”
Questions about saying fifties
How do you pronounce fifties?
Say FIF-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪftiz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪftiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fifties?
Fifties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIF). Broken into parts: FIF · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say fifties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪftiz/ and the British form is /ˈfɪftiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.