How to pronounce thirteenths
Say it like THUR-teenths. Thirteenths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- teenths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirteenths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- teenthsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thirteenths
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-teenths.
What does thirteenths mean?
- plural of thirteenth How to pronounce thirteenth
Questions about saying thirteenths
How do you pronounce thirteenths?
Say THUR-teenths. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝˌtinθs/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːˌtiːnθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirteenths?
Thirteenths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · teenths.
Is thirteenths pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθɜːˌtiːnθs/ (THUR-teenths).