How to pronounce "thrust"

thrust

Sports & Recreation
American
/θrʌst/

Syllable Breakdown

thrust

How natives say thrust

British
/θrʌst/

Syllable Breakdown

thrust

How natives say thrust

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a voiceless 'th' sound. Stick your tongue between your teeth slightly and blow air out.

  • Follow with an 'r' sound, curling your tongue back slightly.

  • End with 'ʌst'. Make a short 'uh' sound followed by 'st'.

Common Mistakes

  • t-rust (should be one syllable)

  • f-rust (incorrect initial sound)

  • th-roost (incorrect vowel sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the voiceless 'th' sound. Place your tongue between your teeth a bit and blow.

  • Next, create the 'r' sound by curling your tongue back slightly.

  • Finish with 'ʌst', a short 'uh' sound followed by 'st'.

common mistakes

  • t-rust (should be one syllable)

  • f-rust (incorrect initial sound)

  • th-roost (incorrect vowel sound)

FAQ

Why is the 'th' sound difficult?

Many languages don't have the 'th' sound, so practice putting your tongue forward.

Should 'r' be pronounced hard?

In American English, 'r' is a bit stronger than in some other languages.

Why does 'thrust' sound like 'th-rust'?

Some might separate them, but it should be one smooth sound.

Definition

thrust

To push something with force.

Word Family

thrusting

/ˈθrʌstɪŋ/

verb

Pushing forcefully

Example: The athletes are thrusting forward.

thrustful

/ˈθrʌstfəl/

adjective

Full of vigor and energy

Example: She made a thrustful argument.

thrusts

/θrʌsts/

noun

Multiple pushes

Example: The machine makes rapid thrusts.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Thrust vs. thrusting

- Ending sound changes, 'ing' has a soft 'i' sound.

Thrust vs. thrustful

- End with 'ful' has a clear 'ful' sound.

Thrust vs. thrusts

- Add 's' at the end for plural.

Pro Tips

Mind the 'th' sound

Practice in front of a mirror to get the 'th' right.

Smooth the transition

Try to say 'thrust' in a single smooth motion without breaks.

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/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

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/ˈæθ.liːt/

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/bɔl/

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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/ˈbæskɪt/

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