How to pronounce thwack
Say it like THWAK. Thwack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THWAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thwack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THWAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of thwack
American and British speakers say thwack in essentially the same way: /θwæk/ in the US and /θwæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: THWAK.
What does thwack mean?
- To hit (someone or something) hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick; to thrash, to whack.
- To drive or force (someone or something) by, or as if by, beating or hitting; to knock.
- To pack (people or things) closely together; to cram.
- An act of hitting hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick; a whack; also, a powerful stroke involved in such hitting; a blow, a strike.
- A dull or heavy slapping sound.
- Used to represent the dull or heavy sound of someone or something being hit or slapped.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with thwack
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Questions about saying thwack
How do you pronounce thwack?
Say THWAK. The American pronunciation is /θwæk/. In British English it is /θwæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thwack?
Thwack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THWAK.
Do Americans and Brits say thwack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θwæk/ and the British form is /θwæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.