How to pronounce ninetieth
Say it like NYNE-tee-ith. Ninetieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYNE).
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- NYNE
- tee
- ith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninetieth 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ninetieth
American and British speakers say ninetieth in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪntiɪθ/ in the US and /ˈnaɪntiɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYNE-tee-ith.
What does ninetieth mean?
- The person or thing in the ninetieth position.
- One of ninety equal parts of a whole.
- The ordinal form of the number ninety.
Where does ninetieth come from?
From earlier ninteth, from Middle English nyntithe; for the modern form, see the etymological notes at twentieth.
Questions about saying ninetieth
How do you pronounce ninetieth?
Say NYNE-tee-ith. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪntiɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪntiɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninetieth?
Ninetieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYNE). Broken into parts: NYNE · tee · ith.
Do Americans and Brits say ninetieth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪntiɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪntiɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.