How to Pronounce Thirds

To pronounce "thirds", say THIRDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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THIRDS

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💡 Tip for remembering “thirds”

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

What does thirds mean?

noun

  1. The person or thing in the third position.

    “Jones came in third.”

  2. One of three equal parts of a whole.

    “He ate a third of the pie. Divided by two-thirds.”

verb

  1. To agree with a proposition or statement after it has already been seconded.
  2. To divide into three equal parts.

Synonyms

⅓third gear

Words that rhyme with thirds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

passwordsbirdswordscurdsgirdsherdshummingbirdssnowbirds

Related words

ordinaltierceone-thirdfractionaltertiarypartythird-party

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thirds"?▾

"Thirds" has one syllable.

What does "thirds" mean?▾

Thirds: The person or thing in the third position.

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