How to Pronounce “eighth”

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IPA Transcription

American (US): /eɪtθ/
British (UK): /eɪtθ/

What “eighth” means

adjective — The ordinal form of the number eight.

Pronunciation Notes

The gh is silent. The gh in “eighth” is not pronounced. It records a rasping back-of-the-throat consonant that Middle English had and modern English lost, leaving the spelling behind.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "eighth" mean?

eighth (adjective): The ordinal form of the number eight.

How do you pronounce "eighth" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "eighth", /eɪtθ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "eighth"?

/eɪtθ/ in American English, /eɪtθ/ in British English.

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