To pronounce "although", say alth-OUGH — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌɔɫˈðoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌɔɫˈðoʊ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ɒlðˈəʊ/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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To pronounce "although", say alth-OUGH — 2 syllables, IPA /ˌɔɫˈðoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Although" has 2 syllables: alth · ough.
The IPA transcription of "although" is /ˌɔɫˈðoʊ/.
Although: Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
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