How to Pronounce Thwack

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/θwæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thwack”

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

What does thwack mean?

noun

  1. The act of thwacking; a strike or blow, especially with a flat implement.
  2. A heavy slapping sound.

verb

  1. To hit with a flat implement.
  2. To beat.

Words that rhyme with thwack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

smackwhapwhackwhompwhambuttbonkcrash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thwack"?▾

"Thwack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thwack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thwack" is /θwæk/.

What does "thwack" mean?▾

Thwack: The act of thwacking; a strike or blow, especially with a flat implement.

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