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Rareumpteenth
The correct spelling is umpteenth.
How to pronounce umpteenth
/ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/
Say it like: Ump-tee-nth
The correct spelling is umpteenth. (often slightly derogatory) Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a sequence. For example: "That's the umpteenth time I've had to tell him not to swear in front of the children."
Usage Examples
“That's the umpteenth time I've had to tell him not to swear in front of the children.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.(often slightly derogatory) Occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a sequence.
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