noun

eth

ehth

Eth (noun) means the letter Ð/ð, used in Old English and modern Icelandic and Faroese to represent a "th" sound, and still used in phonetic alphabets like the IPA. Example: “The eth in Icelandic represents the voiced "th" sound, as in the English word "then.”

noun

The letter Ð/ð, used in Old English and modern Icelandic and Faroese to represent a "th" sound, and still used in phonetic alphabets like the IPA.

"The eth in Icelandic represents the voiced "th" sound, as in the English word "then.""

How to Use Eth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA special letter (ð) used for a particular "th" sound in some languages and in phonetic writing.

Word Forms

eths plural

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The _____ in Icelandic represents the voiced "th" sound, as in the English word "then."

Etymology

The letter name follows the pattern of other English letter names, combining an "eh" sound with the letter itself.

Rhymes for eth

beth Seth meth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “eth” mean?

The word “eth” means the letter Ð/ð, used in Old English and modern Icelandic and Faroese to represent a "th" sound, and still used in phonetic alphabets like the IPA. In plain terms, a special letter (ð) used for a particular "th" sound in some languages and in phonetic writing.

How do you pronounce “eth”?

“Eth” is pronounced ehth (/ɛð/ in IPA).

How do you use “eth” in a sentence?

Here is “eth” used in a sentence: “The eth in Icelandic represents the voiced "th" sound, as in the English word "then.".”

What part of speech is “eth”?

“Eth” is a noun.