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How do you pronounce thales?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈθeɪliːz/.
What does thales mean?
A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher from Miletus in Asia Minor.
Where does thales come from?
From Ancient Greek Θαλῆς (Thalês).

How to pronounce thales

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “thales”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈθeɪliːz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “thales” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.