How to Pronounce "thumb a ride"
expression
ˈθəm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪd
THUHM-uh-RYD
θˈʌm/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪd
THUM-uh-RYD
Definition
To ask a passing driver to give you a free ride by standing on the side of the road and holding out your thumb. Usually means traveling without paying for transportation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθəm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪd
British English
θˈʌm/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUHM-uh-RYD
UK
THUM-uh-RYD
Listen in Context
We decided to thumb a ride to the next town.
You can try to thumb a ride if you miss the bus.
He learned how to thumb a ride when he traveled across Europe.
Back in college, I used to thumb a ride every weekend to get home.