How to pronounce thirtysomething
Say it like THUR-tee-suhm-thing. Thirtysomething has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- tee
- suhm
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirtysomething 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thirtysomething
- 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-tee-suhm-thing.
What does thirtysomething mean?
- A tricenarian: a person in their thirties, a person aged between 30 and 39 years (inclusive).
- Between 30 and 39 years of age.
- Between 30 and 39.
Where does thirtysomething come from?
From thirty + -something.
Questions about saying thirtysomething
How do you pronounce thirtysomething?
Say THUR-tee-suhm-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝtiˌsʌmθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːtiˌsʌmθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirtysomething?
Thirtysomething has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · tee · suhm · thing.
Is thirtysomething 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 /ˈθɜːtiˌsʌmθɪŋ/ (THUR-tee-suhm-thing).