How to Pronounce "thumb through"
expression
ˈθəm/ /ˈθɹu
THUHM THROO
θˈʌm/ /θɹˈuː
THUM THROO
Definition
To turn the pages of a book, magazine, or similar item quickly, usually in order to look for something or to get a general idea of the contents, not reading everything in detail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθəm/ /ˈθɹu
British English
θˈʌm/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUHM THROO
UK
THUM THROO
Listen in Context
She likes to thumb through magazines while waiting for the doctor.
I often thumb through the newspaper in the morning.
He thumbed through the menu before ordering.
I just thumbed through your report—it looks promising!