How to Pronounce Thirty

To pronounce "thirty", say THIRTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈθɜːti/. 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

/ˈθɜːti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thirty”

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

What does thirty mean?

noun

  1. A rack of thirty beers.

numeral

  1. The cardinal number occurring after twenty-nine and before thirty-one, represented in Arabic numerals as 30.

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Words that rhyme with thirty

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freedevoteeseekeygleescreereparteeapogeesensualitysyncopeespritweighty

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thirty"?▾

"Thirty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thirty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thirty" is /ˈθɜːti/.

What does "thirty" mean?▾

Thirty: A rack of thirty beers.

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