How to pronounce thirsts
Say it like THURSTS. Thirsts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/θɝsts/THURSTS
UK British/θɜːsts/THURSTS
- THURSTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirsts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of thirsts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THURSTS.
What does thirsts mean?
noun
- plural of thirst How to pronounce thirst
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thirst How to pronounce thirst“He's an adrenaline junkie: he thirsts for excitement the way an alcoholic thirsts for beer.”
Questions about saying thirsts
How do you pronounce thirsts?
Say THURSTS. The American pronunciation is /θɝsts/. In British English it is /θɜːsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirsts?
Thirsts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THURSTS.
Is thirsts 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 /θɜːsts/ (THURSTS).