How to Pronounce Aughts

To pronounce "aughts", say AUGHTS — one syllable, IPA /ɒːts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɒːts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aughts”

"aughts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ersatz and thoughts, if that helps it stick.

What does aughts mean?

noun

  1. The first decade of a century, such as 1900 to 1909 or 2000 to 2009, whose digit in the tens place is zero; the oughts, the noughties.

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Words that rhyme with aughts

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ersatzthoughtstrotslotsdotsplotzlatshotsspotsknotsblotsastronauts

Related words

nothingnaughtnixnilzilchzerozipcypher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aughts"?▾

"Aughts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "aughts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aughts" is /ɒːts/.

What does "aughts" mean?▾

Aughts: The first decade of a century, such as 1900 to 1909 or 2000 to 2009, whose digit in the tens place is zero; the oughts, the noughties.

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