How to Pronounce Thrift

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/θɹɪft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thrift”

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

What does thrift mean?

noun

  1. The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

    “His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.”

  2. A savings bank.

    “Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.”

verb

  1. To obtain from a thrift shop.

Synonyms

frugality

Antonyms

spendthrift

Words that rhyme with thrift

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiftmiffeddriftriftliftswiftadriftgiftmakeshiftshriftsiftclift

Related words

parsimonyparsimoniousnesspenny-pinchingfrugalityausterityrigoursavingsaver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrift"?▾

"Thrift" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrift" is /θɹɪft/.

What does "thrift" mean?▾

Thrift: The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

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