How to pronounce thwarts
Say it like THWORTS. Thwarts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THWORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thwarts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THWORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of thwarts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THWAWTS.
What does thwarts mean?
- plural of thwart How to pronounce thwart
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thwart How to pronounce thwart
Words that rhyme with thwarts
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Questions about saying thwarts
How do you pronounce thwarts?
Say THWORTS. The American pronunciation is /θwɔrts/. In British English it is /θwɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thwarts?
Thwarts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THWORTS.
Is thwarts pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /θwɔːts/ (THWAWTS).