How the word "thread" is translated into English
Do you sell thread to match this blue fabric?
[ˈdu jə ˈsɛl ˈθrɛd tə ˈmætʃ ˈðɪs ˈblu ˈfæbrɪk?]
There's a loose thread on the sleeve of this shirt.
[ˈðɛrz ə ˈlus ˈθrɛd ˈɔn ðə ˈsliv əv ˈðɪs ˈʃɜrt.]
Gold and silver threads make this dress so expensive.
[ˈɡoʊld ənd ˈsɪlvər ˈθrɛdz ˈmeɪk ˈðɪs ˈdrɛs ˈsoʊ ɪkˈspɛnsɪv.]
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