fourth
PronouncedFORTH
adjectiveComing after three others in order or position.
nounA person or thing that is in the fourth place.
nounOne of four equal parts of something.
nounThe gear in a car's engine that comes after third gear.
nounA set of musical notes that spans four steps up from a starting note.
nounA national holiday celebrated on July 4th in the United States.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: Letter F
Sound“f”·/f/
The letter F makes the /f/ sound, like in 'fish', 'fun', and 'fox'. The upper teeth touch the lower lip.
F is a voiceless labiodental fricative — the upper front teeth rest on the lower lip while air flows through to make the /f/ sound. It is very consistent.
Tip
F is for fish — and fish starts with /f/!
Examples
Phonics Rule: OUR says “or”
Sound“or”·/ɔːr/
OUR can make the “or” sound, like in 'four', 'pour', and 'your'.
OUR is a flexible team. It can say “or” (the 'or' sound): four, pour, your, court, mourn.
Tip
Pour me four — four, pour, your!
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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