How to Pronounce Thresh

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/θɹɛʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thresh”

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

What does thresh mean?

verb

  1. To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery.
  2. To beat soundly, usually with some tool such as a stick or whip; to drub.

Synonyms

thrash

Words that rhyme with thresh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freshfleshmeshafreshrefreshenmeshcrechehorsefleshpleshdesch

Related words

flailslashthrashlamtossconvulsechaffshear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thresh"?▾

"Thresh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thresh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thresh" is /θɹɛʃ/.

What does "thresh" mean?▾

Thresh: To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery.

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