English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Thus Pronunciation
Thus is pronounced DHUHS, IPA /ˈðəs/.
DHUHS
US /ˈðəs/ · UK /ˈðʌs/
Syllables: DHUHS (1 syllable)
adverb: Therefore, or in this way, used mainly in formal writing.
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Thus in a Sentence
- The first claim fails, and thus the appeal must too.
- Thus far the results have been encouraging.
- He signed the form and thus accepted the terms.
Common Mispronunciations of Thus
Not THUHS, with the th of thin
This th is the voiced one of this and that, made with the voice switched on. The word is a relative of those, not of thick.
Not DUHS
A plain d stops the air completely. The th keeps it flowing between the tongue and the top teeth.
Tip: Start from the word this, then swap the vowel for the uh of bus.
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