How to Pronounce Youth

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/juθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “youth”

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

What does youth mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being young.

    “Her youth and beauty attracted him to her.”

  2. The part of life following childhood; the period of existence preceding maturity or age; the whole early part of life, from childhood, or, sometimes, from infancy, to adulthood.

    “I made many mistakes in my youth, but learned from them all.”

Synonyms

adolescentchildkidladteenteenageryoungsteradolescents

Antonyms

adultgrown-upagedotageold agesenility

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Words that rhyme with youth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncouthtruthsleuthsoothtoothboothuntruthvermouthtollbooth

Related words

youngyouthfulnessjuvenilityyounkeryouthfulyoungerunderageyoungster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "youth"?▾

"Youth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "youth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "youth" is /juθ/.

What does "youth" mean?▾

Youth: The quality or state of being young.

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