6 letters · 2 sounds

How to pronounce
"eighty"

"eighty" is pronounced with 2 sounds across 2 phonics chunks: ei · ghty. Tap each box below to hear the sound, then blend them to read the word.

2 sounds · tap a box to hear each sound

'eighty' contains the 'ei' vowel team — two vowels making one sound.

How do you pronounce "eighty"?

To pronounce "eighty" correctly, say each of the 2 sounds in order, then blend them smoothly. This technique — Elkonin sound boxes — is used in thousands of US classrooms following the Science of Reading approach. Here's the step-by-step phonics method:

  1. 1 Say the sound for "ei" — then pause
  2. 2 Say the sound for "ghty" — final sound
  3. ✓ Blend all 2 sounds together: "eighty"

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Frequently asked questions about "eighty"

How do you pronounce "eighty"?
To pronounce "eighty", say each of its 2 phonics sound chunks in order — ei, and ghty — then blend them smoothly. Tap the sound boxes above to hear each chunk.
How many sound chunks are in "eighty"?
"eighty" has 2 phonics sound chunks: ei · ghty. Breaking a word into chunks helps kids decode it one sound at a time using the Science of Reading approach.
What are the phonics sounds in "eighty"?
The phonics sounds in "eighty" are ei, and ghty. Each chunk represents one distinct sound; together they spell the 6-letter word "eighty".
How many letters are in "eighty"?
"eighty" has 6 letters and 2 phonics sound chunks.

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