How Do You Spell FIFTIETH?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪfti͡əθ] (IPA)

The word "fiftieth" is spelled with a combination of letters that can be somewhat confusing for non-native English speakers. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈfɪftiθ/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "f" sound is followed by the short "i" sound, then the "ft" consonant cluster, and finally, the "iθ" ending. This spelling is consistent with English language rules for ordinal numbers, in which the "-tieth" suffix is added to the cardinal number.

FIFTIETH Meaning and Definition

1. The adjective "fiftieth" is used to describe the numerical position or rank of something in a sequence, specifically when it falls in the position of 50 out of a total of 50 items or events. It is derived from the cardinal number "fifty," which refers to the quantity of five tens or five times ten.

   In a numerical context, "fiftieth" is often used to indicate the ordinal placement of an item in a series or a milestone achieved after completing a particular set of events. For example, if an individual is celebrating their fiftieth birthday, it means they have reached the age of fifty, having completed a full cycle of fifty years. Similarly, if a country commemorates its fiftieth anniversary, it signifies that it has been fifty years since its establishment or a significant event took place.

   Furthermore, "fiftieth" can refer to the division of something into fifty equal parts. This can be observed in fractions or percentages when the numerator corresponds to fifty. For instance, "one-fiftieth" denotes one part of fifty, and "two percent" is equivalent to two out of a hundred.

   Overall, "fiftieth" is a term that denotes the position or quantity in relation to the number fifty or a division into fifty equal parts. It adds precision and specificity when referring to a specific place, rank, or proportion in a sequence.

2. Ordinal of 50.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for FIFTIETH *

• fiftith 70%
• fifieth 20%

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Other Common Misspellings for FIFTIETH

• fiftth
• fifteeth
• fiftyth
• fiftyith
• fifith
• fifteth
• fiftenth
• fiftieeth
• Fiftineth
• fiftyetht

Etymology of FIFTIETH

The word "fiftieth" is derived from the combination of the cardinal number "fifty" and the suffix "-th". "Fifty" originated from the Old English word "fīftig", which can be traced back to the Germanic root "fimfotiƀ". This Germanic root is further connected to the Proto-Indo-European word "penkwe". The "-th" suffix, commonly used to form ordinal numbers, is of Old English origin and comes from the Proto-Germanic "-ôta". Thus, combining "fifty" with "-th" gives us "fiftieth", denoting the position or rank of the number fifty in a series.

Similar spelling words for FIFTIETH

• fifty-three,
• fifteenth.