How to pronounce nineteen
Say it like NYNE-teen. Nineteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYNE).
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- NYNE
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nineteen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nineteen
American and British speakers say nineteen in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ in the US and /ˈnaɪntiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYNE-teen.
What does nineteen mean?
- the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
- being one more than eighteen
Where does nineteen come from?
Equivalent to nine + -teen
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- xix
Questions about saying nineteen
How do you pronounce nineteen?
Say NYNE-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪnˌtin/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪntiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nineteen?
Nineteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYNE). Broken into parts: NYNE · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say nineteen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪntiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.