Is 'thirty-third' hyphenated?

Yes, when used as a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., 'the thirty-third day'). It is not hyphenated when used as a noun (e.g., 'He came in thirty-third').

What is the fraction for 'thirty-third'?

One thirty-third, written as 1/33.

Can 'thirty-third' be used as a noun?

Yes, for example: 'She was the thirty-third to arrive.'

Is “thirty-third” formal?

Thirty-third is usually formal and informal in register.

How do you pronounce “thirty-third”?

Thirty-third: in British English it is pronounced /ˌθɜːti ˈθɜːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌθɜːrti ˈθɜːrd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

thirty-third: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Medium

UK/ˌθɜːti ˈθɜːd/US/ˌθɜːrti ˈθɜːrd/

Formal and informal

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Quick answer

What does “thirty-third” mean?

The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 33.

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Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 33; coming after the thirty-second in position.

Used to denote position in a sequence, a fraction (1/33), or a specific item in a numbered list.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in meaning or usage. Hyphenation is standard in both varieties when used as a compound adjective before a noun.

Connotations

Neutral in both varieties.

Frequency

Equally common in both varieties.

Grammar

How to Use “thirty-third” in a Sentence

the thirty-third [noun][noun] number thirty-threeone thirty-third of [noun]

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

birthdayanniversaryfloorchapteramendment

medium

positionattemptyeareditionsession

weak

timedayitempartpiece

Examples

Examples of “thirty-third” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

He celebrated his thirty-third birthday.
It was her thirty-third attempt to pass the test.

American English

She lives on the thirty-third floor.
This is the thirty-third edition of the manual.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in reports, rankings, or sequences (e.g., 'the thirty-third quarterly report').

Academic

Used in citations, page numbers, or ordered lists.

Everyday

Common in dates, birthdays, anniversaries, and queue positions.

Technical

Used in precise sequencing, such as in software versions or engineering specifications.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “thirty-third”

Neutral

33rd

Weak

next after thirty-second

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “thirty-third”

first last

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “thirty-third”

Writing as 'thirty third' without a hyphen when used as a compound adjective.
Confusing with the cardinal 'thirty-three'.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: Yes, when used as a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., 'the thirty-third day'). It is not hyphenated when used as a noun (e.g., 'He came in thirty-third').
: One thirty-third, written as 1/33.
: Yes, for example: 'She was the thirty-third to arrive.'
: Write it as 'thirty-third'.
: The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number 33.
: Thirty-third is usually formal and informal in register.
: Thirty-third: in British English it is pronounced /ˌθɜːti ˈθɜːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌθɜːrti ˈθɜːrd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'Thirty' plus 'third' – it's the third item after reaching thirty.

Conceptual Metaphor

POSITION AS ORDER (e.g., 'the thirty-third in line').

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

She won the silver medal, finishing in place.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses 'thirty-third' correctly?