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How to pronounce “thief”
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Pronunciation guide for thief
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of thief with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- “Why Great Artists Steal”
thief, you know? You're like always
- Definition summary
- One who carries out a theft.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce thief
“Why Great Artists Steal”

thief, you know? You're like always
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “thief”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- One who carries out a theft.
- One who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or violence.
- (obsolete) A waster in the snuff of a candle.
Practice Nearby Words
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