How to Pronounce Twelfth

To pronounce "twelfth", say TWELFTH — one syllable, IPA /ˈtwɛɫfθ/. 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

/ˈtwɛɫfθ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/twˈɛlfθ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does twelfth mean?

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.

noun

  1. One of twelve equal parts of a whole.
  2. An interval equal to an octave plus a fifth.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "twelfth"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "twelfth"?▾

"Twelfth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "twelfth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twelfth" is /ˈtwɛɫfθ/.

What does "twelfth" mean?▾

Twelfth: The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.

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