To pronounce "well-thumbed", say WELLTH-umb-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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WELLTH-umb-ed
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"well-thumbed" has 3 syllables: wellth-umb-ed.
adjective
“He pulled out a well-thumbed dictionary and began searching for a translation.”
"Well-thumbed" has 3 syllables: wellth · umb · ed.
Well-thumbed: Of a book, etc.: showing signs of frequent or heavy use; worn; well used.
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