How do you pronounce "twelfth"?

In American English: /ˈtwɛlfθ/ (TWEHLFTH). In British English: /twˈɛlfθ/ (TW). In Canadian English: /ˈtwɛlfθ/ (TWEHLFTH). In Australian English: /twˈɛlfθ/ (TW).

Is "twelfth" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtwɛlfθ/ (TWEHLFTH), while in British English it's /twˈɛlfθ/ (TW).

How to Pronounce "twelfth"

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twelfth

/ˈtwɛlfθ/

TWEHLFTH

Syllable Breakdown

twɛlfθtwelfth

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