How to pronounce thumbs down in English

Thumbs Down phonetic transcription:

When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'thumbs down'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

• Traditional IPA representation of thumbs down: /thumbs doʊwn/
• Modern IPA representation of thumbs down: /thʊmbs dɒwn/

Tips to improve your English pronunciation:

Perfecting pronunciation, especially for specific words like "thumbs down," can be achieved with focused practice. Here are four tips to help you improve your pronunciation of "thumbs down":

• Listen and Repeat: Listen carefully to native speakers pronouncing the word "thumbs down" in various contexts, such as conversations, videos, or audio recordings. Pay attention to the sounds and stress patterns. Then, practice repeating the word aloud, mimicking the native pronunciation as closely as possible.
• Break it Down: Break the word "thumbs down" into its individual sounds or phonemes: /thumbs doʊwn/. Practice pronouncing each sound separately and then blend them together smoothly.
• Use Phonetic Symbols: Familiarize yourself with phonetic symbols, such as those from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For "thumbs down," the phonetic transcription is /thumbs doʊwn/. Understanding phonetic symbols can help you accurately represent and reproduce the sounds of English words.
• Practice Regularly: Try recording yourself saying 'thumbs down' within complete sentences, then watch and listen to the playback. You'll quickly notice any mistakes you make.
• Look up tutorials on Youtube on how to pronounce 'thumbs down'..

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