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 this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
Thus I tell you don't just go alone.
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
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”.