How to Pronounce Five-eighths

To pronounce "five-eighths", say FIV-eeighths — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

12

Letters

FIV-eeighths

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"five-eighths" has 2 syllables: fiv-eeighths.

What does five-eighths mean?

noun

  1. A rugby position, one of the two half backs in a team, partnering the scrum-half.

adjective

  1. Being five eighths of the usual dimension.

Related words

seven-eighthsthree-eighthsfour-fifthsfive-sixthsone-fifthtwo-fifthseighthone-eighth

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How many syllables are in "five-eighths"?▾

"Five-eighths" has 2 syllables: fiv · eeighths.

What does "five-eighths" mean?▾

Five-eighths: A rugby position, one of the two half backs in a team, partnering the scrum-half.

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