How to Pronounce Eighth

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/ˈeɪtθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eighth”

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

What does eighth mean?

noun

  1. The person or thing in the eighth position.
  2. One of eight equal parts of a whole.

verb

  1. To divide by eight

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number eight.

Synonyms

henry⅛8thVIIIVIIIth

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Words that rhyme with eighth

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wraithgraithstaithsaithskaithinterfaithfaithgalbraithgreithhaithraith

Related words

one-eighthordinalnintheightseventheighthlyeighteenth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eighth"?▾

"Eighth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "eighth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eighth" is /ˈeɪtθ/.

What does "eighth" mean?▾

Eighth: The person or thing in the eighth position.

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