How to pronounce thighed
Say it like THYDE. Thighed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- THYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thighed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of thighed
American and British speakers say thighed in essentially the same way: /θaɪd/ in the US and /θaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: THYDE.
What does thighed mean?
- Having some specific type of thigh.
Where does thighed come from?
From thigh + -ed.
Words that rhyme with thighed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thighed.
Questions about saying thighed
How do you pronounce thighed?
Say THYDE. The American pronunciation is /θaɪd/. In British English it is /θaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thighed?
Thighed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say thighed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θaɪd/ and the British form is /θaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.