How to pronounce thumb
noun The short thick digit on the side of your hand.
Written sound guide
THUM
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Keep it to one syllable
Use unvoiced th at the start and close your lips for m; do not pronounce b.
01THUMOne beat
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Try a whole sentence.
“Press the button with your thumb.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say thumb slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with thumb.
What should I check?
Use unvoiced th at the start and close your lips for m; do not pronounce b. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
