How to pronounce "106th" in English
th
Hear native speakers say 106th in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “106th”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
th
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "106th" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "106th" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "106th is" sounds like "106th-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "106th" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“here you see us with the 106th mayor of New York City uh David dinkin uh there”— StanfordWatch clip
“106th infantry division is already filmed heading to the front line”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“Today would have been Jacques Cousteau’s 106th birthday.”— SciShowWatch clip
“And so they managed to keep the Spanish at bay until the 106th minute just by kind of defending,”— PBS NewsHourWatch clip
“One is Smoke Jazz and Supper Club on 106th and Broadway.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Sidney Lewis was only 13 years old at the time, and was 12 when he enlisted in the 106th Machine Gun Company of the Machine Gun Corps the year before.”— Simple HistoryWatch clip
Practice Speaking “106th”
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here you see us with the 106th mayor of New York City uh David dinkin uh there
Hear it in context: “106th”
10 clipsThe English word “106th”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (th), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. SayItVid indexes 10 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “106th” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, Smithsonian Channel, SciShow.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @2:20
“were disengaged and so in an attempt to fix our boys I designed this program here you see us with the 106th mayor of New York City uh David dinkin uh there am I uh to your left uh with a bit more here um”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #2 · @0:54
“four days after landing in europe the 106th infantry division is already filmed heading to the front line filmed heading to the front line”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #3 · @0:03
“Today would have been Jacques Cousteau’s 106th birthday. You might recognize him by his red hat and the soothing French accent as he described the”
- 🇺🇸 USPBS NewsHourClip #4 · @49:48
“We need to kind of break this game. We need to be defensive. We need to be opportunistic. And so they managed to keep the Spanish at bay until the 106th minute just by kind of defending, defending, defending, and not actually taking a shot themselves until the 115th minute of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:53
“or recurring gigs at different clubs throughout the city. One is Smoke Jazz and Supper Club on 106th and Broadway. His new album is called "In the Moment."”
Pronounce: “106th”
- Syllables:
- th
- Hear it in context
- 106th
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"106th" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "106th" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about 106th
How can I hear “106th” used in real sentences?
This page has 10 real-world video examples of “106th” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “106th”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Blow air gently without vocal chord vibration to produce the unvoiced ⁄θ⁄ sound.