How to Pronounce Both

To pronounce "both", say BOTH — one syllable, IPA /bəʊθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bəʊθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “both”

"both" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with loath and growth, if that helps it stick.

What does both mean?

pronoun

  1. Each of the two, or of the two kinds.

    “"Did you want this one or that one?" — "Give me both."”

conjunction

  1. Including both of (used with and).

    “Both you and I are students.”

  2. Including all of (used with and).

Words that rhyme with both

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loathgrowthoathoutgrowthslothundergrowthblowthdrowthcrowth

Related words

someeverycoupleallmindthatlessthis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "both"?▾

"Both" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "both"?▾

The IPA transcription of "both" is /bəʊθ/.

What does "both" mean?▾

Both: Each of the two, or of the two kinds.

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