How to pronounce ith
Say it like EYETH. Ith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EYETH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ith
American and British speakers say ith in essentially the same way: /aɪθ/ in the US and /aɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYETH.
What does ith mean?
- Occurring at position i in a sequence.
- The letter having an appearance like ⟨(⟩, which stands for the th sound (/θ/) in Pitman shorthand.
Where does ith come from?
From i + -th (ordinal suffix).
Questions about saying ith
How do you pronounce ith?
Say EYETH. The American pronunciation is /aɪθ/. In British English it is /aɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ith?
Ith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EYETH.
Do Americans and Brits say ith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪθ/ and the British form is /aɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.