How to pronounce sevenths
Say it like SEV-unths. Sevenths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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- SEV
- unths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sevenths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unthsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sevenths
American and British speakers say sevenths in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛvənθs/ in the US and /ˈsɛvənθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEV-unths.
What does sevenths mean?
- plural of seventh How to pronounce seventh
Questions about saying sevenths
How do you pronounce sevenths?
Say SEV-unths. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛvənθs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛvənθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sevenths?
Sevenths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · unths.
Do Americans and Brits say sevenths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛvənθs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛvənθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.