How to pronounce thirties
Say it like THUR-teez. Thirties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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US American/ˈθɝtiz/THUR-teez
UK British/ˈθɜːtiz/THUR-teez
- THUR
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thirties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THUR-teez.
What does thirties mean?
noun
- plural of thirty How to pronounce thirty
- The fourth decade of a century: the 1830s, 1930s, 2030s, etc.“It says here on your resume that your last job was as a streetcorner apple vendor and that you haven't worked since the thirties.”
- The decade of one's life from age 30 through age 39.“He looked to be in his thirties.”
- The range between 30 and 39.“It's going to be in the low thirties tonight.”
- From or evoking the 31st through 40th years of a century (chiefly the 1930s).“Yearslong droughts? How thirties!”
Questions about saying thirties
How do you pronounce thirties?
Say THUR-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝtiz/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirties?
Thirties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · teez.
Is thirties 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 /ˈθɜːtiz/ (THUR-teez).