How to Pronounce Ninety

To pronounce "ninety", say NIN-ety — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪn.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈnaɪn.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ninety”

"ninety" has 2 syllables: nin-ety.

What does ninety mean?

numeral

  1. The cardinal number occurring after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, represented in Roman numerals as XC and in Arabic numerals as 90.

Synonyms

Arabic numeralsRoman numerals

Related words

cardinalxceightyhundrednineninesninety-nine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ninety"?▾

"Ninety" has 2 syllables: nin · ety.

What is the IPA transcription of "ninety"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ninety" is /ˈnaɪn.ti/.

What does "ninety" mean?▾

Ninety: The cardinal number occurring after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, represented in Roman numerals as XC and in Arabic numerals as 90.

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