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thin

Phonetic Transcription:

θɪn

Examples:

The grips are thin, slightly decreasing the width of the pistol.

The dark sky blue above is streaked by thin, wispy clouds of various sizes.

A dolphin is streamlined and thin.

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Common mistakes of thin pronunciation

Misplacing the "th" sound: Some learners pronounce "thin" as if it starts with a "t" sound, saying "tin" instead. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth, as in /θɪn/ (US/UK).
Ignoring vowel length: The vowel in "thin" is short, but some may elongate it, saying "theen." This can lead to confusion with "teen." Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel short and crisp, pronounced as /θɪn/.
Overemphasizing the "n" sound: Some may pronounce "thin" with an overly strong "n," making it sound like "thin-n." This is incorrect and can alter the word's meaning. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel, as in /θɪn/.
Confusing "thin" with "then": Learners sometimes mix up "thin" and "then," leading to miscommunication. "Then" has a different initial sound, /ð/. Tip: Practice distinguishing between /θ/ in "thin" and /ð/ in "then" to avoid this mistake.
Stressing the wrong syllable: "Thin" is a one-syllable word, but some may mistakenly add an extra syllable, saying "thin-uh." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "thin" is pronounced with a single syllable, /θɪn/.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "thin" in American English?

In American English, "thin" is pronounced as /θɪn/ with the stress on the single syllable. The "th" sounds like the "th" in "think," and the vowel is a short "i" sound, similar to "in."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "thin" between American and British English?

No, both American and British English pronounce "thin" the same way, /θɪn/. The stress remains on the single syllable, and there are no significant regional variations in this case.

What is the syllable structure of the word "thin"?

The word "thin" has one syllable, making it a monosyllabic word. It consists of the initial consonant cluster "th," followed by the short vowel sound "i," and ends with the consonant "n."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "thin"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing the "th" sound, which can be pronounced as "t" or "d" instead. This can lead to confusion with words like "tin" or "din," which have different meanings.