How to Pronounce "thingamabob"
word
ˈθɪŋəməˌbɑb
THING-uh-bob
θˈɪŋɡɐmˌæbɒb
THING-uh-MAB-ob
Definition
A very informal word used when you don't know, can't remember, or don't want to say the name of an object.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɪŋəməˌbɑb
British English
θˈɪŋɡɐmˌæbɒb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THING-uh-bob
UK
THING-uh-MAB-ob
Listen in Context
Can you hand me that thingamabob on the table?
I need the thingamabob to fix my bike.
Where did I leave the thingamabob?
Pass me the thingamabob—you know, the twisty one next to the cup.