To pronounce "thumb-screw", say THUMBSCR-ew — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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THUMBSCR-ew
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"thumb-screw" has 2 syllables: thumbscr-ew.
"Thumb-screw" has 2 syllables: thumbscr · ew.
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