How to Pronounce "have a green thumb"
expression
HAV-uh-green-THUHM
hav-uh-green-THUM
Definition
To be very good at growing plants or keeping them healthy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹin/ /ˈθəm
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈiːn/ /θˈʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-green-THUHM
UK
hav-uh-green-THUM
Listen in Context
My mom has a green thumb and her garden is beautiful.
Do you have a green thumb or do your plants always die?
He says he doesn't have a green thumb, but his house is full of plants.
You really have a green thumb—I've never seen anyone grow tomatoes like that!