How to Pronounce Nth

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɛnθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nth”

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

What does nth mean?

noun

  1. The item at position n in a sequence.
  2. The item in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series.

adjective

  1. Occurring at position n in a sequence.
  2. Occurring at a relatively large but unspecified position in a series.

Synonyms

umpteenth

Words that rhyme with nth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenthdrenth

Related words

ordinalumpteenthmillionthultimateutmostsuperlativetrondheimcountless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nth"?▾

"Nth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nth" is /ɛnθ/.

What does "nth" mean?▾

Nth: The item at position n in a sequence.

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