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How to pronounce:
thirsty
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈθɜːsti
Examples:
In 1355 56 he brought water to the thirsty soil of the district.
The battle for the brothers was blood thirsty.
The little girl was thirsty and scared.
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Common mistakes of thirsty pronunciation
- Misplacing the "th" sound: Many learners pronounce "thirsty" as "tirsty," omitting the "th" sound. The correct pronunciation is /ˈθɜrsti/ (US) and /ˈθɜːsti/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "think" to master the "th" sound.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "thirsty" with a short "i," saying "thirsty" like "thirst-ee." The correct vowel sound is /ɜr/ (US) and /ɜː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "ir" sound, similar to "bird."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A common mistake is to stress the second syllable, saying "thirsty" as "thirs-TEE." The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈθɜrsti/ (US) and /ˈθɜːsti/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first part when speaking.
- Skipping the final "y" sound: Some learners say "thirst" instead of "thirsty," leaving off the "y." The correct pronunciation ends with the "y" sound, as in /ti/ (US) and /ti/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to finish with a light "y" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some say "thirsty" with a strong "t," making it sound like "tirsty." The correct pronunciation has a softer "t" sound. Tip: Keep the "t" light and blend it smoothly with the "h."