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How to pronounce 'thing' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "thing" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "thing"

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Simple pronunciation
thihng
IPA transcription
/θɪŋ/
Word frequency
167th

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What does "thing" mean?

  1. 1.an object, item, or matter
  2. 2.an event, or happening

Examples of "thing" in a sentence

  • Let me show you this thing I made.
  • I can't remember where I put that thing.
  • She has a thing for classic movies.

How common is "thing"?

Thing is the 167th most common word in English.

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