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Twelth vs. Twelfth: What's the Difference?

Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 20, 2023
"Twelth" is an incorrect spelling. The correct form is "Twelfth," denoting the position after the eleventh.

Which is correct: Twelth or Twelfth

How to spell Twelfth?

Twelth is Incorrect

Twelfth is Correct

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Key Differences

Think of "twelve" then just add -th at the end.
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Remember the "f" sound in the word, which hints at the "f" in the spelling.
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Visualize the ordinal sequence: tenth, eleventh, twelfth.
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Reinforce it with common phrases like "twelfth night" or "twelfth grade."
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Sep 20, 2023
Associate the word with the number 12.
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Twelth and Twelfth Definitions

Twelth

Twelth is an incorrect spelling of Twelfth.
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Twelfth

The position following the eleventh.
She finished twelfth in the race.
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Twelfth

The ordinal form of the number twelve.
She was born on the twelfth of March.
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Twelfth

Pertaining to the number or order of twelve.
The twelfth chapter was the most exciting.
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Twelfth

One of twelve equal parts of something.
The twelfth of the cake was just enough for him.
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Twelfth

Signifying one of twelve repeated occurrences or instances.
On the twelfth try, he finally succeeded.
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Twelfth

The ordinal number matching the number 12 in a series.
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Twelfth

One of 12 equal parts.
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Twelfth

The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.
The answer appears on the twelfth page of the book.
She finished twelfth in the race.
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Twelfth

One of twelve equal parts of a whole.
A twelfth of 240 is 20.
Five twelfths of the population voted in support of the proposal.
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Twelfth

(music) An interval equal to an octave plus a fifth.
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Twelfth

Next in order after the eleventh; coming after eleven others; - the ordinal of twelve.
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Twelfth

Constituting, or being one of, twelve equal parts into which anything is divided.
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Twelfth

The quotient of a unit divided by twelve; one of twelve equal parts of one whole.
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Twelfth

The next in order after the eleventh.
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Twelfth

An interval comprising an octave and a fifth.
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Twelfth

Position 12 in a countable series of things
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Twelfth

Coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
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FAQs

Why is it called Twelfth?

It's called "twelfth" because it denotes the ordinal position following the eleventh.
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What is the pronunciation of Twelfth?

It is pronounced as /twɛlfθ/.
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What is the verb form of Twelfth?

"Twelfth" doesn't have a verb form as it's an ordinal number.
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Which conjunction is used with Twelfth?

Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence structure.
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Sep 20, 2023

What is the plural form of Twelfth?

The term "twelfths" would denote multiple instances of one twelfth portions.
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Sep 20, 2023

Which article is used with Twelfth?

Both "a" and "the" can be used before "twelfth."
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Is Twelfth a negative or positive word?

Neutral; it indicates a specific position in an order.
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Is Twelfth a noun or adjective?

"Twelfth" can be both a noun and an adjective.
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What is the root word of Twelfth?

The root word is "twelve."
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Sep 20, 2023

Which vowel is used before Twelfth?

"A" or "the" can be used before "twelfth," depending on the context.
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Sep 20, 2023

What is the singular form of Twelfth?

"Twelfth" is in its singular form.
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Sep 20, 2023

Is Twelfth an adverb?

No, "twelfth" is not an adverb.
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Sep 20, 2023

Is the word Twelfth imperative?

No, "twelfth" is not imperative.
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What part of speech is Twelfth?

"Twelfth" can be a noun or an adjective.
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What is the third form of Twelfth?

Not applicable as "twelfth" isn't a verb.
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Which preposition is used with Twelfth?

"On" as in "on the twelfth of June."
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Sep 20, 2023

Is Twelfth an abstract noun?

No, it represents a specific position or order.
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Sep 20, 2023

Is Twelfth a vowel or consonant?

"Twelfth" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Sep 20, 2023

Is Twelfth a countable noun?

Yes, in contexts like "twelfths of a pie."
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Is the Twelfth term a metaphor?

No, unless used symbolically in literature or art.
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Sep 20, 2023

What is the first form of Twelfth?

"Twelfth" doesn't have verb forms. The base number is "twelve."
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Sep 20, 2023

Is Twelfth a collective noun?

No, it's not.
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Sep 20, 2023

Which determiner is used with Twelfth?

Determiners like "the," "my," or "this" can be used with "twelfth."
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Sep 20, 2023

What is the second form of Twelfth?

Not applicable as "twelfth" isn't a verb.
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Sep 20, 2023

How do we divide Twelfth into syllables?

Twelfth is one syllable and isn't typically divided.
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Sep 20, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Twelfth?

The entire word "twelfth" is stressed as it's one syllable.
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Sep 20, 2023

What is the opposite of Twelfth?

There isn't a direct opposite, but "first" is positionally opposite in a sequence of twelve.
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Sep 20, 2023

How many syllables are in Twelfth?

There is one syllable in "twelfth."
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Sep 20, 2023

What is another term for Twelfth?

"Dozenth" could be another term, but it's rarely used.
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Sep 20, 2023

How is Twelfth used in a sentence?

"She will be arriving on the twelfth of August."
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