How to Pronounce Seventh

To pronounce "seventh", say SEV-enth — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛv.ənθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛv.ənθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seventh”

"seventh" has 2 syllables: sev-enth. It rhymes with eleventh, if that helps it stick.

What does seventh mean?

noun

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

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number seven.

Synonyms

7thVIIVIIth

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Words that rhyme with seventh

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eleventh

Related words

one-seventhordinalsixthninthfifthsevenseventeenth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seventh"?▾

"Seventh" has 2 syllables: sev · enth.

What is the IPA transcription of "seventh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seventh" is /ˈsɛv.ənθ/.

What does "seventh" mean?▾

Seventh: The person or thing in the seventh position.

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