How to Pronounce Eighty

To pronounce "eighty", say EIGHTY — one syllable, IPA /[ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/[ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eighty”

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

What does eighty mean?

numeral

  1. The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

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Words that rhyme with eighty

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weightymateyslatykatieslateyplaty-matiekatykatipateebateybaity

Related words

cardinalfourscorelxxxeightfortyninety

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eighty"?▾

"Eighty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "eighty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eighty" is /[ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi]/.

What does "eighty" mean?▾

Eighty: The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

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