How to Pronounce Twenties

To pronounce "twenties", say TWENT-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TWENT-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “twenties”

"twenties" has 2 syllables: twent-ies. It rhymes with pennies and jennies, if that helps it stick.

What does twenties mean?

noun

  1. The decade of the 1820s, 1920s, 2020s, etc.
  2. The decade of one's life from age 20 through age 29.

    “The waiter was in his twenties.”

noun

  1. A banknote with a denomination of 20.

    “The waiter’s face lit up when I gave him a twenty.”

  2. 10-20 (location).

    “What’s your twenty, good buddy?”

Synonyms

'20s1920s2020s20s

Words that rhyme with twenties

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

penniesjenniestenniesanis-mentisalimeniesallegheniesclementessenesetenis

Related words

mid-twentiesonwardstwenty-somethingstwentysomethingstwentyishvicenarianvicenaryvicennium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twenties"?▾

"Twenties" has 2 syllables: twent · ies.

What does "twenties" mean?▾

Twenties: The decade of the 1820s, 1920s, 2020s, etc.

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