How to Pronounce "thrash around"
expression
ˈθɹæʃ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
THRASH uh-ROWN(d)
θɹˈæʃ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
th-RASH uh-ROUND
Definition
To move wildly or violently in an uncontrolled way, often because you are in pain, frightened, or trying to escape. It can also describe making wild or desperate movements in water, on a bed, or in another space.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹæʃ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
θɹˈæʃ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRASH uh-ROWN(d)
UK
th-RASH uh-ROUND
Listen in Context
The fish began to thrash around when it was out of water.
Babies sometimes thrash around in their sleep.
He started to thrash around in the water when he couldn’t touch the bottom.
She thrashed around trying to find her phone in the dark.