How to Pronounce "all thumbs"
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈθəmz
AWL THUHMZ
ˈɔːl/ /θˈʌmz
AWL THUMZ
Definition
To be awkward or clumsy, especially with your hands; often used to describe someone who has trouble doing things that require manual skill.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈθəmz
British English
ˈɔːl/ /θˈʌmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL THUHMZ
UK
AWL THUMZ
Listen in Context
I'm all thumbs when I try to wrap gifts.
My brother is all thumbs in the kitchen.
She felt all thumbs when fixing her bike.
Can you believe I'm all thumbs today? I keep dropping everything!