Ordinal numbers (e.g. first, third, fortieth) can present problems when mispronounced. They are often similar pronunciation to numerals (e.g. seventeen/seventeenth, four/fourth) but they have a consonant cluster at the end. Error patterns on consonant clusters (devoicing, omission) will result in a potential misunderstanding of the number. In addition, the final th /θ/ on many ordinal numbers can be difficult to say correctly. Use the written words, IPA symbols and recordings below to practice correct final consonant clusters on ordinal numbers.
Ordinal numbers 1st-10th
| first second third fourth fifth sixth seventh eighth ninth tenth | /fɹ st/ /'sɛkənd/ /θɹ d/ /foɹ θ/ /fɪfθ/ /sɪksθ/ /'sɛvənθ/ /eitθ/ /naɪnθ/ /tɛnθ/ |
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