How to Pronounce "thumbs down"
expression
ˈθəmz/ /ˈdaʊn
THUHMZ DOWN
θˈʌmz/ /dˈaʊn
THUMZ DOWN
Definition
A sign or gesture (with the thumb pointing down) showing disapproval or rejection. Used literally as a gesture or figuratively to show that someone does not like or accept something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθəmz/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
θˈʌmz/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUHMZ DOWN
UK
THUMZ DOWN
Listen in Context
He gave the movie a thumbs down.
If you don't like my idea, just give it a thumbs down.
Many viewers gave the video a thumbs down online.
The crowd gave the singer a big thumbs down after his performance.