eth
What is another word for eth? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
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.
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Etymology
The letter name follows the pattern of other English letter names, combining an "eh" sound with the letter itself.
Full origin of eth →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.
