How to Pronounce Thing

To pronounce "thing", say THING — one syllable, IPA /θɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/θɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thing”

"thing" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ring and wring, if that helps it stick.

What does thing mean?

noun

  1. That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
  2. A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.

verb

  1. To express as a thing; to reify.

Synonyms

itemstuffuncountableyoke

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Words that rhyme with thing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringwringspringflingstingzingstringswingoffspringchingwingbring

Related words

affairmatterobjectiveentityobjectconceptnotionphenomenon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thing"?▾

"Thing" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thing" is /θɪŋ/.

What does "thing" mean?▾

Thing: That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

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