How to pronounce fourths
Say it like FORTHS. Fourths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɔrθs/FORTHS
UK British/fɔːθs/FAWTHS
- FORTHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fourths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORTHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fourths
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWTHS.
What does fourths mean?
noun
- plural of fourth How to pronounce fourth
Questions about saying fourths
How do you pronounce fourths?
Say FORTHS. The American pronunciation is /fɔrθs/. In British English it is /fɔːθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fourths?
Fourths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FORTHS.
Is fourths 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 /fɔːθs/ (FAWTHS).