How to pronounce thingy
Say it like THING-ee. Thingy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce thingy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- THING
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thingy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thingy
American and British speakers say thingy in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪŋi/ in the US and /ˈθɪŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THING-ee.
What does thingy mean?
- A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name).
- A person whose name one cannot recall.“He reminds me of thingy from that film.”
- Resembling or characteristic of a thing; tangible.
Where does thingy come from?
From thing + -y (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with thingy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thingy.
Questions about saying thingy
How do you pronounce thingy?
Say THING-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪŋi/. In British English it is /ˈθɪŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thingy?
Thingy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING). Broken into parts: THING · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say thingy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪŋi/ and the British form is /ˈθɪŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.