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What does thumb position mean?
The position when the thumb is contacting the string or strings of a stringed instrument.

How to pronounce thumb position

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “thumb position”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “thumb position”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “thumb position” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.