eighth
PronouncedAYTTH
adjectiveComing after seven and before nine in order.
nounOne part when something is split into eight equal pieces.
nounThe person or thing that comes in position number eight.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
The pattern EIGH makes the long A sound “ay”. The GH is silent. Examples: eight, weight, freight, neighbor, sleigh.
Tip
EIGH says A — eight, weight, neighbor!
Examples
Phonics Rule: TH Digraph (Unvoiced)
Sound“th”·/θ/
TH can make a soft sound “th”, like in 'think' and 'bath'. Just air, no buzz!
The unvoiced TH “th” is the quiet, breathy version. Your throat doesn't vibrate. Stick your tongue between your teeth and blow air.
Tip
Unvoiced TH is quiet — think with three teeth!
Examples
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