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

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Letters

/ˈeɪtθ/

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What does eighth mean?

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number eight.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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 ordinal form of the number eight.

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