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