How to Pronounce "thesaurus"
word
θəˈsɔɹəs
thuh-SAWR-us
θɛsˈɔːɹəs
thes-AW-ruhs
Definition
A thesaurus is a book or digital tool that lists words with similar or related meanings (synonyms) and sometimes opposite meanings (antonyms) to help expand vocabulary.
IPA Transcription
American English
θəˈsɔɹəs
British English
θɛsˈɔːɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh-SAWR-us
UK
thes-AW-ruhs
Listen in Context
I used a thesaurus to find another word for 'happy'.
You can find synonyms in a thesaurus.
My teacher recommended using a thesaurus when writing essays.
If you want your writing to sound less repetitive, try a thesaurus.