How to Pronounce Twentieth

To pronounce "twentieth", say TWENT-ieth — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtwɛni.əθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtwɛni.əθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twentieth”

"twentieth" has 2 syllables: twent-ieth.

What does twentieth mean?

noun

  1. A person or thing in the twentieth position.
  2. One of twenty equal parts of a whole.

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number twenty.

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Related words

ordinaltwenty-firsttwenty-fourthnineteenthtwenty-secondtwenty-seventhseventeenth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twentieth"?▾

"Twentieth" has 2 syllables: twent · ieth.

What is the IPA transcription of "twentieth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twentieth" is /ˈtwɛni.əθ/.

What does "twentieth" mean?▾

Twentieth: A person or thing in the twentieth position.

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