How to Pronounce Thud

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/ˈθʌd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thud”

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

What does thud mean?

noun

  1. The sound of a dull impact.
  2. Republic F-105 Thunderchief jet ground attack fighter.

verb

  1. To make the sound of a dull impact.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with thud

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scudstudfloodbudcruddudstridbluebloodredbud

Related words

thumpcrumpclunkcrunchscrunchclumpthumpingnoisy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thud"?▾

"Thud" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thud"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thud" is /ˈθʌd/.

What does "thud" mean?▾

Thud: The sound of a dull impact.

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