eighty
AY-tee
aytee
/ˈeɪti/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “eighty” is spelled “aytee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | ay | t | ee |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /eɪ/ | /t/ | /i/ |
English writes “eighty” with
6 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“aytee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “eighty”
prettypartycitysecuritydirtyplentyguiltyteasweetieduty
“eighty” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “eighty”?
“eighty” is pronounced AY-tee — IPA /ˈeɪti/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “aytee”.
How many syllables are in “eighty”?
“eighty” has 2 syllables: AY-tee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).