How to Pronounce "seventies"
word
ˈsɛvəniz/, /ˈsɛvəntiz
SEV-uhn-teez
sˈɛvəntɪz
SEV-uhn-teez
Definition
'Seventies' usually refers to the period from 1970 to 1979, especially regarding culture, fashion, or history. It can also mean the years of age from 70 to 79.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛvəniz/, /ˈsɛvəntiz
British English
sˈɛvəntɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEV-uhn-teez
UK
SEV-uhn-teez
Listen in Context
Many people loved the music of the seventies.
My grandfather is in his seventies now.
The clothes from the seventies were very colorful.
Disco became really popular in the seventies.