How to Pronounce Fifty

To pronounce "fifty", say FIFTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɪfti/. 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

/ˈfɪfti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fifty”

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

Sounds exactly like: fiftee — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fifty mean?

noun

  1. A banknote or coin with a denomination of 50.

    “Do you want small bills or are fifties OK?”

  2. A batsman's score of at least 50 runs and less than 100 runs.

numeral

  1. The cardinal number occurring after forty-nine and before fifty-one.

Synonyms

50Arabic numeralsLRoman numerals

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Words that rhyme with fifty

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niftythriftyshiftyfiftee

Related words

lcardinalhalf-centuryfivehalffifteenfifty-threehalf-hundred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fifty"?▾

"Fifty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fifty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fifty" is /ˈfɪfti/.

What does "fifty" mean?▾

Fifty: A banknote or coin with a denomination of 50.

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