How to Pronounce Eleventh

To pronounce "eleventh", say EL-ev-enth — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

eleventh

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eleventh”

"eleventh" has 3 syllables: el-ev-enth. It rhymes with seventh, if that helps it stick.

What does eleventh mean?

noun

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

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number eleven.

Synonyms

11thXIXIth

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Words that rhyme with eleventh

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seventh

Related words

ordinalninthtenthouncefinallatterlast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eleventh"?▾

"Eleventh" has 3 syllables: el · ev · enth.

What is the IPA transcription of "eleventh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eleventh" is /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/.

What does "eleventh" mean?▾

Eleventh: The person or thing in the eleventh position.

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