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Think: how to say it, spell it and use it

think

/θɪŋk/

Short answer

The English word think is pronounced /θɪŋk/. It is spelled T-H-I-N-K and has 5 letters. The -ing form is thinking and the past form is thought.

Example sentence

I think about my dog.

Key facts

English
think
Pronunciation
/θɪŋk/
-ing form
thinking
Past form
thought
Spelling
T-H-I-N-K
Number of letters
5
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How do you pronounce think?

Think is pronounced /θɪŋk/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell think?

Think is spelled T-H-I-N-K. It has 5 letters.

What is the past form of think?

The past form of think is thought. The -ing form is thinking.

How do you use think in a sentence?

For example: I think about my dog.

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