How to pronounce thungry
Say it like THUHNG-gree. Thungry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHNG).
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- THUHNG
- gree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thungry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- greeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thungry
American and British speakers say thungry in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌŋɡri/ in the US and /ˈθʌŋɡri/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHNG-gree.
What does thungry mean?
- A combination of thirsty and hungry.
Where does thungry come from?
Blend of thirsty + hungry.
Questions about saying thungry
How do you pronounce thungry?
Say THUHNG-gree. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌŋɡri/. In British English it is /ˈθʌŋɡri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thungry?
Thungry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHNG). Broken into parts: THUHNG · gree.
Do Americans and Brits say thungry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌŋɡri/ and the British form is /ˈθʌŋɡri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.