How to pronounce thirtieth
Say it like THUR-tee-uth. Thirtieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- tee
- uth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirtieth 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thirtieth
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THUR-tee-ith.
What does thirtieth mean?
- The ordinal form of the number thirty.
- The person or thing in the thirtieth position.
- One of thirty equal parts of a whole.
Where does thirtieth come from?
From earlier thirteth, from Middle English thrittithe, threttiþe, thrittyde, from Old English þrītigoþa; equivalent to thirty + -eth.
Questions about saying thirtieth
How do you pronounce thirtieth?
Say THUR-tee-uth. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝtiəθ/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːtiɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirtieth?
Thirtieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · tee · uth.
Is thirtieth 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 /ˈθɜːtiɪθ/ (THUR-tee-ith).