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twelfth

The correct spelling is twelfth.

How to pronounce twelfth

/twɛlfθ/
noun

IPA: /twɛlfθ/

Say it like: Twe-lft-h

The correct spelling is twelfth. One of twelve equal parts of a whole. For example: "A twelfth of 240 is 20."

Usage Examples

A twelfth of 240 is 20.

She finished twelfth in the race.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One of twelve equal parts of a whole.
  2. 2.An interval equal to an octave plus a fifth

adjective

  1. 1.The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.

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