How to Pronounce "thanksgiving"
word
/ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
thangks-GI-ving
/θˈæŋksɡɪvɪŋ/
THANGKS-gi-ving
Definition
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated mainly in the United States and Canada, when people gather with family or friends, share a special meal, and give thanks. It can also mean the act of expressing gratitude.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
British English
/θˈæŋksɡɪvɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thangks-GI-ving
UK
THANGKS-gi-ving
Listen in Context
We eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
My family gets together for Thanksgiving every year.
She is traveling home for Thanksgiving.
Are you staying here for Thanksgiving, or going to your parents' place?