Thumb: how to say it, spell it and use it
thumb
/θʌm/
Short answer
The English word thumb is pronounced /θʌm/. It is spelled T-H-U-M-B and has 5 letters. With a or an: a thumb. The plural is thumbs.
Example sentence
My thumb is short and strong.
The b is silent: said like "thum".
Key facts
- English
- thumb
- Pronunciation
- /θʌm/
- With a or an
- a thumb
- Plural
- thumbs
- Spelling
- T-H-U-M-B
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Parts of the Body in English for Kids
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How do you pronounce thumb?
Thumb is pronounced /θʌm/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell thumb?
Thumb is spelled T-H-U-M-B. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of thumb?
The plural of thumb is thumbs.
Do you say a or an before thumb?
Say a thumb.
How do you use thumb in a sentence?
For example: My thumb is short and strong.
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