Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

20th

/ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.65 in modern English

Syllables: 20th
IPA: /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/

5

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Abbreviation of twentieth.

Example Sentences

"For much of the 20th century, the image of Mexico popularized abroad through film, music, art and literature was, more accurately, a portrayal of Jalisco state and especially its capital, Guadalajara."

Inflected Forms

20ᵗʰ (alternative)

Synonyms

twentieth

Homonyms

twentieth

Questions

How do you pronounce 20th?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/.
What does 20th mean?: Abbreviation of twentieth.

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