How to Pronounce Things

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/θɪŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “things”

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

What does things 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.

noun

  1. One's clothes, furniture, luggage, or possessions collectively; stuff

    “Get your hands off my things!”

Synonyms

itemstuffuncountableyoke

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Words that rhyme with things

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringswingsflingsspringshamstringsdingsupswingswringsstringsslingsstingsbrings

Related words

affairmatterstuffluggagedevelopmentsarticlesmessagespoints

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "things"?▾

"Things" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "things"?▾

The IPA transcription of "things" is /θɪŋz/.

What does "things" mean?▾

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

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