How to Pronounce Eight

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/eɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eight”

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

Sounds exactly like: ate, aydt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does eight mean?

noun

  1. The digit/figure 8.
  2. Any of the four cards in a normal deck with the value eight.

numeral

  1. A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.
  2. Describing a group or set with eight elements.

    “He works eight hours a day.”

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number eight.

Synonyms

8thVIIIVIIIth

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Words that rhyme with eight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

octetogdoadoctadoctonarycardinaleighterviiisix

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eight"?▾

"Eight" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "eight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eight" is /eɪt/.

What does "eight" mean?▾

Eight: The digit/figure 8.

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