How Do You Spell THUD?

Pronunciation: [θˈʌd] (IPA)

The word "thud" is spelled with four letters: T-H-U-D. It is pronounced with the phonetic transcription /θʌd/. The first two letters, "th," are a digraph that represents the voiceless dental fricative sound /θ/. This sound is produced by placing the tongue between the upper and lower teeth and pushing air through. The last two letters, "ud," represent the close-mid back rounded vowel sound /ʌ/, followed by the voiced alveolar plosive sound /d/. This word is commonly used to describe a dull, heavy sound, such as that of an object falling heavily to the ground.

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THUD Meaning and Definition

  1. Thud is both a noun and a verb with several related meanings. As a noun, it refers to a dull, heavy sound made by a solid object striking a surface. The sound is typically low-pitched and resonating. It is often associated with the impact of a heavy or large object hitting the ground, floor, or another solid material. For example, the thud of a book falling off a shelf or the thud of a punch landing on a punching bag.

    As a verb, thud describes the action of producing or making a thudding sound. It implies the heavy, dull sound that usually accompanies an object's impact. For instance, one could describe the sound a rock makes when it thuds against a window or the thud of a heavy object hitting the ground.

    In a figurative sense, the term "thud" can also be used to describe something that falls or drops suddenly, without grace or finesse. It can be applied to a person collapsing or slumping heavily onto a surface. Additionally, "thud" can be used metaphorically to describe the sound of disappointment or failure, especially in writing or communication. It refers to a lackluster or unsuccessful impact, as if an idea or concept lands heavily without making an impact.

  2. A stroke or blow causing a dull sound.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of THUD

The word "thud" is an onomatopoeic word, meaning that it imitates or represents the sound it describes. It originated in the 16th century from the Middle English word "thudden", which itself is believed to have derived from Old English "thūden" or "thūdre". These Old English words represented the sound of a heavy object hitting something with a dull, low sound. Over time, "thud" became the commonly accepted term to describe this specific sound.

Idioms with the word THUD

  • thud against sm or sth The idiom "thud against sm or sth" refers to a sound or action of hitting or striking something or someone with a dull, heavy noise. It often implies a collision or impact that creates a loud, resonating sound.
  • thud into sm or sth The idiom "thud into someone or something" refers to the sound made when someone or something makes a heavy, dull, or muffled noise upon impacting or colliding with someone or something else. It implies a forceful and impactful collision or contact.
  • thud against

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Plural form of THUD is THUDS

Conjugate verb Thud

CONDITIONAL

I would thud
you would thud
he/she/it would thud
we would thud
they would thud

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be thudding
you would be thudding
he/she/it would be thudding
we would be thudding
they would be thudding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have thud
you would have thud
he/she/it would have thud
we would have thud
they would have thud

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been thudding
you would have been thudding
he/she/it would have been thudding
we would have been thudding
they would have been thudding

FUTURE

I will thud
you will thud
he/she/it will thud
we will thud
they will thud

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be thudding
you will be thudding
he/she/it will be thudding
we will be thudding
they will be thudding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have thudded
you will have thudded
he/she/it will have thudded
we will have thudded
they will have thudded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been thudding
you will have been thudding
he/she/it will have been thudding
we will have been thudding
they will have been thudding

IMPERATIVE

you thud
we let´s thud

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to thud

PAST

I thudded
you thudded
he/she/it thudded
we thudded
they thudded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was thudding
you were thudding
he/she/it was thudding
we were thudding
they were thudding

PAST PARTICIPLE

thudded

PAST PERFECT

I had thudded
you had thudded
he/she/it had thudded
we had thudded
they had thudded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been thudding
you had been thudding
he/she/it had been thudding
we had been thudding
they had been thudding

PRESENT

I thud
you thud
he/she/it thuds
we thud
they thud

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am thudding
you are thudding
he/she/it is thudding
we are thudding
they are thudding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

thudding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have thudded
you have thudded
he/she/it has thudded
we have thudded
they have thudded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been thudding
you have been thudding
he/she/it has been thudding
we have been thudding
they have been thudding
I would have thudded
we would have thudded
you would have thudded
he/she/it would have thudded
they would have thudded

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