How to Pronounce "thrusters"
word
/ˈθɹəstɝz/
THRUHS-terz
/θɹˈʌstəz/
THRUS-terz
Definition
Thrusters are small engines or devices that provide force to move or control the direction of a spacecraft, ship, or vehicle. They are often used to adjust position or stabilize movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθɹəstɝz/
British English
/θɹˈʌstəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRUHS-terz
UK
THRUS-terz
Listen in Context
The spaceship fired its thrusters to change direction.
The submarine uses thrusters to move quietly underwater.
Astronauts controlled the station with its thrusters.
One of the thrusters failed during the landing, but the pilot reacted quickly.