Tooth: how to say it, spell it and use it
tooth
/tuːθ/
Short answer
The English word tooth is pronounced /tuːθ/. It is spelled T-O-O-T-H and has 5 letters. With a or an: a tooth. The plural is teeth.
Example sentence
I lost a tooth.
Irregular plural: one tooth, two teeth.
Key facts
- English
- tooth
- Pronunciation
- /tuːθ/
- With a or an
- a tooth
- Plural
- teeth
- Spelling
- T-O-O-T-H
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce tooth?
Tooth is pronounced /tuːθ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell tooth?
Tooth is spelled T-O-O-T-H. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of tooth?
The plural of tooth is teeth.
Do you say a or an before tooth?
Say a tooth.
How do you use tooth in a sentence?
For example: I lost a tooth.
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