How to Pronounce Thole

To pronounce "thole", say THOL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /θəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/θəʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thole”

"thole" has 2 syllables: thol-e. It rhymes with control and soul, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: thoele — easy to mix up when writing.

What does thole mean?

noun

  1. The ability to bear or endure something; endurance, patience.

    “He’s got no thole for nonsense.”

verb

  1. To suffer.
  2. To endure, to put up with, to tolerate.

Synonyms

brooklive with

Words that rhyme with thole

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

controlsoulstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholeroll

Related words

tholepinpegpinoarlockrowlockpinsthroesuffer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thole"?▾

"Thole" has 2 syllables: thol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "thole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thole" is /θəʊl/.

What does "thole" mean?▾

Thole: The ability to bear or endure something; endurance, patience.

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