How to pronounce thumbing
Say it like THUHM-ing. Thumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM).
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- THUHM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thumbing
American and British speakers say thumbing in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθʌmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHM-ing.
What does thumbing mean?
- The act by which something is thumbed.
- present participle and gerund of thumb How to pronounce thumb
Words that rhyme with thumbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thumbing.
Questions about saying thumbing
How do you pronounce thumbing?
Say THUHM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumbing?
Thumbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM). Broken into parts: THUHM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say thumbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθʌmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.