How to pronounce nineteenth
Say it like nyne-TEENTH. Nineteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENTH).
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- nyne
- TEENTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nineteenth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TEENTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nineteenth
American and British speakers say nineteenth in essentially the same way: /ˌnaɪnˈtinθ/ in the US and /naɪnˈtiːnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: nyne-TEENTH.
What does nineteenth mean?
- coming next after the eighteenth in position
- position 19 in a countable series of things
Where does nineteenth come from?
From nineteen + -th.
Words that rhyme with nineteenth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nineteenth.
Questions about saying nineteenth
How do you pronounce nineteenth?
Say nyne-TEENTH. The American pronunciation is /ˌnaɪnˈtinθ/. In British English it is /naɪnˈtiːnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nineteenth?
Nineteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENTH). Broken into parts: nyne · TEENTH.
Do Americans and Brits say nineteenth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnaɪnˈtinθ/ and the British form is /naɪnˈtiːnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.