How to pronounce fiftieth
Say it like FIF-tee-ith. Fiftieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIF).
- FIF
- tee
- ith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiftieth 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.
- 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 fiftieth
American and British speakers say fiftieth in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪftiɪθ/ in the US and /ˈfɪftiəθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIF-tee-uth.
What does fiftieth mean?
- The ordinal form of the number fifty.
- The person or thing in the fiftieth position.
- One of fifty equal parts of a whole.
Where does fiftieth come from?
From earlier fifteth, from Middle English fiftithe, fyftith; equivalent to fifty + -eth.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- 50th
Questions about saying fiftieth
How do you pronounce fiftieth?
Say FIF-tee-ith. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪftiɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪftiəθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiftieth?
Fiftieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIF). Broken into parts: FIF · tee · ith.
Do Americans and Brits say fiftieth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪftiɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪftiəθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.