How to Pronounce "thawed"

word

ˈθɔd

THAWD

θˈɔːd

THAWD

Definition

Describes something (usually food) that was frozen but has been returned to a softer or warmer state by removing from the freezer. It can also describe ice or snow that has melted.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈθɔd

British English

θˈɔːd

Simplified Pronunciation

THAWD

Listen in Context

The chicken is thawed and ready to cook.

The ground finally thawed after a long winter.

The frozen vegetables have thawed in the sun.

I forgot the shrimp on the counter and they were completely thawed by dinner time.