How Do You Spell THIRTEEN?

Pronunciation: [θɜːtˈiːn] (IPA)

The word "thirteen" is spelled as /θərtiːn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "thir" is pronounced with a voiceless dental fricative /θ/. The second syllable "teen" is pronounced with a voiced alveolar nasal /n/ and a long vowel /i:/. Despite being a common word, the spelling of "thirteen" can be tricky due to the silent "h" and the unusual combination of "ir" in the first syllable. Proper use of IPA transcription can help learners understand the sound and spelling of this word.

THIRTEEN Meaning and Definition

1. Thirteen is a cardinal number that represents the quantity or numerical value following twelve but preceding fourteen. It is an odd number, and a prime number, as it can only be divided by itself and the number one without yielding a remainder.

   In Arabic numerals, thirteen is represented by the characters "1" and "3" side by side. Thirteen also corresponds to the Roman numeral "XIII".

   The term "thirteen" is often used to refer to the specific age or stage of being thirteen years old. It is a significant milestone in many cultures as children transition from pre-teen to teenager.

   Additionally, "thirteen" is commonly associated with superstitions, particularly in Western folklore, where it is regarded as an unlucky or ominous number. This belief has given rise to the well-known phobia known as Triskaidekaphobia, which is the fear of the number thirteen.

   Thirteen is synonymous with various numerological concepts as well. In astrology, it holds significance as a number representing transformation and upheaval. Some also associate it with rebirth or change due to its relation to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who, according to Christian belief, was crucified and resurrected on the thirteenth of Nisan.

   Overall, "thirteen" is a numerical expression that refers to the quantity or quality of being thirteen, both numerically and metaphorically, encompassing age, superstition, and spiritual symbolism.

2. Ten and three; one more than twelve.

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

Top Common Misspellings for THIRTEEN *

• thriteen 47.4576271%
• thirdteen 13.559322%
• thirten 6.779661%
• thirteenat 5.0847457%
• therteen 3.3898305%
• thirteeen 3.3898305%
• thrtean 3.3898305%
• thrirteen 3.3898305%
• theerteen 3.3898305%
• thinteen 3.3898305%
• thirtteen 3.3898305%
• thertee 3.3898305%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for THIRTEEN

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• Thirupen
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• hirceen
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• Thoreen

Etymology of THIRTEEN

The word "thirteen" originated from the Old English term "þritēne" which evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "þrijatēhun". The root elements of this word are "þri-" meaning "three" and "-tēne" which means "ten". "þrijatēhun" can be further traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word "trayas deká", with "trayas" indicating "three" and "deká" meaning "ten". Over time, the word "þritēne" transformed into "thirteen" as we know it in Modern English today.

Idioms with the word THIRTEEN

• file thirteen The idiom "file thirteen" refers to the act of discarding or disposing of something, usually by throwing it away or putting it in the garbage.

Similar spelling words for THIRTEEN

• thirteenth,
• thorton,
• thirty-nine,
• thwarting,
• thirty-one,
• threaten,
• threatening,
• threatened.