How to pronounce thumby
Say it like THUHM-ee. Thumby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM).
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- THUHM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thumby 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thumby
American and British speakers say thumby in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌmi/ in the US and /ˈθʌmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHM-ee.
What does thumby mean?
- A little thumb; diminutive term for thumb.
- Clumsy, awkward, maladroit, not dextrous, all thumbs.
- Dirtied by thumb marks.
Where does thumby come from?
From thumb + -y/-ie (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with thumby
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thumby.
Questions about saying thumby
How do you pronounce thumby?
Say THUHM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌmi/. In British English it is /ˈθʌmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thumby?
Thumby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHM). Broken into parts: THUHM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say thumby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌmi/ and the British form is /ˈθʌmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.