fourth
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
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 /ɔːr/
OUR can make the /ɔːr/ sound, like in 'four', 'pour', and 'your'.
OUR is a flexible team. It can say /ɔːr/ (the 'or' sound): four, pour, your, court, mourn.
Tip
Pour me four — four, pour, your!
Examples
Phonics Rule: TH Digraph (Unvoiced)
TH can make a soft sound /θ/, like in 'think' and 'bath'. Just air, no buzz!
The unvoiced TH /θ/ 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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