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How to pronounce thus

thus
/ðʌs/
1 syllable

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What to watch for

th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.

Thus, sound by sound

/ð/as in thisTongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

In a sentence

Thus I tell you don't just go alone.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce thus?

Thus is pronounced /ðʌs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in thus?

Thus has 1 syllable.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in thus?

th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.

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