How to Pronounce Fortieth

To pronounce "fortieth", say FORT-ieth — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fortieth”

"fortieth" has 2 syllables: fort-ieth.

What does fortieth mean?

noun

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

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number forty.

Related words

ordinalfiftiethfourteenththirty-ninthforty-firstforty-fifththirty-eighthforty-seventh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fortieth"?▾

"Fortieth" has 2 syllables: fort · ieth.

What is the IPA transcription of "fortieth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fortieth" is /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/.

What does "fortieth" mean?▾

Fortieth: The person or thing in the fortieth position.

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