How to Pronounce Twenty-eight

To pronounce "twenty-eight", say TWENTY-eight — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

twenty-eight

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying twenty-eight, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twenty-eight”

"twenty-eight" has 2 syllables: twenty-eight.

What does twenty-eight mean?

numeral

The cardinal number immediately following twenty-seven and preceding twenty-nine.

Synonyms

Arabic numerals Roman numerals

Hear “twenty-eight” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twenty-eight"?▾

"Twenty-eight" has 2 syllables: twenty · eight.

What is the IPA transcription of "twenty-eight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twenty-eight" is /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/.

What does "twenty-eight" mean?▾

Twenty-eight: The cardinal number immediately following twenty-seven and preceding twenty-nine.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “twenty-eight” in the full dictionary →