To pronounce "thinner", say THINN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/
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"thinner" has 2 syllables: thinn-er. It rhymes with beginner and skinner, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“thin plate of metal; thin paper; thin board; thin covering”
“thin wire; thin string”
noun
“Turpentine or mineral spirits can be used as a thinner for oil-based paints.”
“A solid mane thinner is indispensable in finishing the looks of your horse.”
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"Thinner" has 2 syllables: thinn · er.
The IPA transcription of "thinner" is /ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/.
Thinner: Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
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