The word thus is divided into 1 syllables: thus. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of thus:
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From Middle English thus, þus, from Old English þus (“thus, in this way, as follows, in this manner, to this extent”), from Proto-West Germanic *þus (“so, thus”), perhaps originally from a variant of the instrumental form of this, related to Old English þȳs (“by this, with this”), Old Saxon thius (“by this, with this”). Cognate with Scots thus (“thus”), North Frisian thus, Saterland Frisian dus, düs (“thus”), West Frisian dus (“thus”), Dutch dus (“thus, so”)...
Understanding how to break down thus into syllables helps with:
Compare thus with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| thus | 1 | thus |
| tikes | 2 | ti-kes |
| Tessa | 2 | tes-sa |
| titch | 1 | titch |
| toque | 2 | to-que |
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thus has 1 syllables: thus. The word is divided into 1 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: thus. This means you emphasize the "thus" part when pronouncing thus.
thus is pronounced as /ˈðʌs/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: thus.
Breaking thus into syllables helps with spelling: thus. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.