How to Pronounce Ninth

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

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Letters

/naɪnθ/

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What does ninth mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To lose a ninth
  2. To divide by nine

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number nine.

Synonyms

9thIXIXth

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ninth"?▾

"Ninth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ninth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ninth" is /naɪnθ/.

What does "ninth" mean?▾

Ninth: The person or thing in the ninth position.

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