How to pronounce fourteenth
Say it like for-TEENTH. Fourteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENTH).
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- for
- TEENTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fourteenth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TEENTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fourteenth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-TEENTH.
What does fourteenth mean?
- The ordinal form of the number fourteen.
- The person or thing in the fourteenth position.
- One of fourteen equal parts of a whole.
- The interval comprising an octave and a seventh.
Where does fourteenth come from?
Inherited from Middle English fourtenthe, fourtethe, from Old English fēowertēoþa, equivalent to fourteen + -th.
Words that rhyme with fourteenth
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Questions about saying fourteenth
How do you pronounce fourteenth?
Say for-TEENTH. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrˈtinθ/. In British English it is /fɔːˈtiːnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fourteenth?
Fourteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENTH). Broken into parts: for · TEENTH.
Is fourteenth pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fɔːˈtiːnθ/ (faw-TEENTH).