How to Pronounce Thumbed

To pronounce "thumbed", say THUMB-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

THUMB-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “thumbed”

"thumbed" has 2 syllables: thumb-ed. It rhymes with thrummed and bummed, if that helps it stick.

What does thumbed mean?

verb

  1. To touch or cover with the thumb.

    “to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon”

  2. (with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.

    “I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all.”

adjective

  1. (in combination) Having some specific type of thumb.

    “He was sore-thumbed after playing video games all day.”

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Words that rhyme with thumbed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thumbed"?▾

"Thumbed" has 2 syllables: thumb · ed.

What does "thumbed" mean?▾

Thumbed: To touch or cover with the thumb.

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