How to Pronounce Thrust

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

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Syllable

Letters

/θɹʌst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thrust”

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

What does thrust mean?

noun

An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
“Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought.”
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
“The cutpurse tried to knock her satchel from her hands, but she avoided his thrust and yelled, "Thief!"”

verb

To make advance with force.
“We thrust at the enemy with our forces.”
To force something upon someone.
“I asked her not to thrust the responsibility on me.”

Synonyms

break dart grab focus gist point lift push attack charge

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Words that rhyme with thrust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robust lust just nonplussed trust must adjust bust distrust mistrust stardust unjust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrust"?▾

"Thrust" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrust" is /θɹʌst/.

What does "thrust" mean?▾

Thrust: An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

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