How to Pronounce Although

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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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌɔɫˈðoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɒlðˈəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “although

Break "although" into 2 beats and lean on "OUGH" — that's the stressed one.

What does although mean?

conjunction

  1. Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
  2. But, except.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "although"?

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.

How many syllables are in "although"?

"Although" has 2 syllables: alth · ough.

What is the IPA transcription of "although"?

The IPA transcription of "although" is /ˌɔɫˈðoʊ/.

What does "although" mean?

Although: Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

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