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How to pronounce:
thousand
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈθaʊzənd
Examples:
It's the usual death of a thousand pinpricks.
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Common mistakes of thousand pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "thou-SAND" instead of "THOU-sand". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ˈθaʊ.zənd/ for both US and UK.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is dropping the unstressed vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "THOUSND". Tip: Ensure you articulate the "ə" sound in the second syllable, which is crucial for clarity.
- Confusing "th" pronunciation: Some may pronounce "th" as "t" or "d", saying "tousand" or "dousand". Tip: Practice the "th" sound /θ/ by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air gently.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners might pronounce "thousand" with a long "o" sound, saying "thow-sand". Tip: Remember that the "ou" in "thousand" is pronounced as /aʊ/, similar to the word "how".
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: Some people may not clearly pronounce the "d" at the end, saying "thousan". Tip: Make sure to finish with a clear "d" sound, as in /zənd/ to ensure correct pronunciation.