To pronounce "therefor", say THER-ef-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ðɛəˈfɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
therefor
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/ðɛəˈfɔː/
IPA
"therefor" has 3 syllables: ther-ef-or. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: phore, fore- — easy to mix up when writing.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Therefor" has 3 syllables: ther · ef · or.
The IPA transcription of "therefor" is /ðɛəˈfɔː/.
Therefor: Therefore, for that or this reason or cause.
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