How to pronounce nth
Say it like ENTH. Nth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ENTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nth
American and British speakers say nth in essentially the same way: /ɛnθ/ in the US and /ɛnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ENTH.
What does nth mean?
- Occurring at position n in a sequence.
- Occurring at a relatively large but unspecified position in a series.
- The item at position n in a sequence.
- The item in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series.
Where does nth come from?
From n + -th (ordinal suffix).
Questions about saying nth
How do you pronounce nth?
Say ENTH. The American pronunciation is /ɛnθ/. In British English it is /ɛnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nth?
Nth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ENTH.
Do Americans and Brits say nth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnθ/ and the British form is /ɛnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.