How to Pronounce Fourth

To pronounce "fourth", say FOURTH — one syllable, IPA /fɔːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/fɔːθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fourth”

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

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

What does fourth mean?

noun

  1. (not used in the plural) The person or thing in the fourth position.
  2. (chiefly American) A quarter, one of four equal parts of a whole.

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number four.

Synonyms

fourth partquarter¼

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Words that rhyme with fourth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swarththenceforthhenceforthnorth

Related words

quaternaryone-fourthquarternquarterordinalfourfifth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fourth"?▾

"Fourth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fourth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fourth" is /fɔːθ/.

What does "fourth" mean?▾

Fourth: (not used in the plural) The person or thing in the fourth position.

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