How to Pronounce Twelve

To pronounce "twelve", say TWELV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /twɛlv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/twɛlv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twelve”

"twelve" has 2 syllables: twelv-e. It rhymes with helve and delve, if that helps it stick.

What does twelve mean?

noun

  1. A group of twelve items.

    “Fractions would be a little easier if we counted by twelves.”

  2. A twelve-bore gun.

numeral

  1. The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII.

    “There are twelve months in a year.”

  2. Law enforcement; the police

Synonyms

twelveteen

Words that rhyme with twelve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

helvedelveselveshelve

Related words

dozencardinalxiitentwenty-seconddecembermidnightnoon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twelve"?▾

"Twelve" has 2 syllables: twelv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "twelve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twelve" is /twɛlv/.

What does "twelve" mean?▾

Twelve: A group of twelve items.

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