How to pronounce thumbstick
Say it like THUHM-stik. Thumbstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM).
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- THUHM
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumbstick 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.
- stikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thumbstick
American and British speakers say thumbstick in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌmˌstɪk/ in the US and /ˈθʌmˌstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHM-stik.
What does thumbstick mean?
- A small joystick, generally part of a larger game controller, that can be operated with the thumb.
Where does thumbstick come from?
From thumb + stick.
Words that rhyme with thumbstick
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thumbstick.
Questions about saying thumbstick
How do you pronounce thumbstick?
Say THUHM-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌmˌstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈθʌmˌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumbstick?
Thumbstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM). Broken into parts: THUHM · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say thumbstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌmˌstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈθʌmˌstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.