thirsty

/ˈθɜːrsti/

Syllables thirst·y

Stress THIRST-y

Phonics Breakdown

th

/θ/

voiceless th

ir

/ɜːr/

r控元音

st

/st/

consonant blend

y

/i/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

needing or wanting to drink

Sound Reference

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th=/θ/(think) + ir=/ɜːr/(bird) + st=/st/(stop) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

I am very thirsty after the run.