How to pronounce thumbs
Say it like THUHMZ. Thumbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THUHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of thumbs
American and British speakers say thumbs in essentially the same way: /θʌmz/ in the US and /θʌmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHMZ.
What does thumbs mean?
- plural of thumb How to pronounce thumb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thumb How to pronounce thumb
Questions about saying thumbs
How do you pronounce thumbs?
Say THUHMZ. The American pronunciation is /θʌmz/. In British English it is /θʌmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumbs?
Thumbs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THUHMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say thumbs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θʌmz/ and the British form is /θʌmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.