How to pronounce thirds
Say it like THURDZ. Thirds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THURDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of thirds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THURDZ.
What does thirds mean?
- plural of third How to pronounce third
- A third helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of third How to pronounce third
Words that rhyme with thirds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thirds.
Questions about saying thirds
How do you pronounce thirds?
Say THURDZ. The American pronunciation is /θɝdz/. In British English it is /θɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirds?
Thirds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THURDZ.
Is thirds pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /θɜːdz/ (THURDZ).