How to Pronounce Thereabouts

To pronounce "thereabouts", say THER-eab-outs — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

THER-eab-outs

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💡 Tip for remembering “thereabouts”

"thereabouts" has 3 syllables: ther-eab-outs. It rhymes with whereabouts and gouts, if that helps it stick.

What does thereabouts mean?

adverb

  1. Near that place, time or date

    “Dinner will be ready at 6:30 or thereabout.”

  2. Approximately that number

    “The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second, right? - Yes, thereabout.”

noun

  1. Location

Synonyms

thereaboutsthereanent

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Words that rhyme with thereabouts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whereaboutsgoutsloutspayoutsshoutsblackoutsblowoutscloutswalkoutsfalloutshereaboutssprouts

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thereabouts"?▾

"Thereabouts" has 3 syllables: ther · eab · outs.

What does "thereabouts" mean?▾

Thereabouts: Near that place, time or date

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