How to Pronounce Thumbnail

To pronounce "thumbnail", say THUMBN-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθʌm.neɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈθʌm.neɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thumbnail”

"thumbnail" has 2 syllables: thumbn-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does thumbnail mean?

noun

  1. The fingernail on the thumb.
  2. A rough sketch (e.g., the size of one's thumbnail).

verb

  1. To describe concisely.
  2. To create a smaller representation of (a larger image).

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Words that rhyme with thumbnail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thumbnail"?▾

"Thumbnail" has 2 syllables: thumbn · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "thumbnail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thumbnail" is /ˈθʌm.neɪl/.

What does "thumbnail" mean?▾

Thumbnail: The fingernail on the thumb.

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