How to Pronounce Twenty

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

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Letters

/ˈtwɛnti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “twenty

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

What does twenty mean?

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?

numeral

  1. The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one.

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Words that rhyme with twenty

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twenty"?

"Twenty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "twenty"?

The IPA transcription of "twenty" is /ˈtwɛnti/.

What does "twenty" mean?

Twenty: A banknote with a denomination of 20.

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