How to pronounce thoroughbreds
Say it like THUR-roh-BREDZ. Thoroughbreds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈθɜroʊˈbrɛdz/THUR-roh-BREDZ
UK British/ˈθɜrəʊˈbrɛdz/THUR-roh-BREDZ
- THUR
- roh
- BREDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoroughbreds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BREDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of thoroughbreds
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THUR-roh-BREDZ.
What does thoroughbreds mean?
noun
- plural of thoroughbred How to pronounce thoroughbred
Words that rhyme with thoroughbreds
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thoroughbreds.
Questions about saying thoroughbreds
How do you pronounce thoroughbreds?
Say THUR-roh-BREDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɜroʊˈbrɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈθɜrəʊˈbrɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoroughbreds?
Thoroughbreds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · roh · BREDZ.
Is thoroughbreds pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈθɜrəʊˈbrɛdz/ (THUR-roh-BREDZ).