How to pronounce thingummy
Say it like THING-uh-mee. Thingummy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING).
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- THING
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thingummy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thingummy
American and British speakers say thingummy in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪŋəmi/ in the US and /ˈθɪŋəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THING-uh-mee.
What does thingummy mean?
- Synonym of thingy: something one cannot remember the name of, or is unable to or does not care to specify precisely.
- Synonym of whatshisname: someone one cannot remember the name of.
Where does thingummy come from?
From thingum + -y. Compare thingamabob and thingamajig.
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Questions about saying thingummy
How do you pronounce thingummy?
Say THING-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪŋəmi/. In British English it is /ˈθɪŋəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thingummy?
Thingummy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING). Broken into parts: THING · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say thingummy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪŋəmi/ and the British form is /ˈθɪŋəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.