How to pronounce hundredth
Say it like HUHN-drudth. Hundredth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN).
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- HUHN
- drudth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hundredth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- drudthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hundredth
American and British speakers say hundredth in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌndrədθ/ in the US and /ˈhʌndrədθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHN-drudth.
What does hundredth mean?
- The person or thing in the hundredth position.
- One of a hundred equal parts of a whole.
- The ordinal form of the number one hundred.
Where does hundredth come from?
From Middle English hundred (“hundredth”); equivalent to and remodelled after hundred + -th (ordinal suffix), displacing Old English hundtēontigoþa.
Questions about saying hundredth
How do you pronounce hundredth?
Say HUHN-drudth. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌndrədθ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌndrədθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hundredth?
Hundredth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHN). Broken into parts: HUHN · drudth.
Do Americans and Brits say hundredth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌndrədθ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌndrədθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.