To pronounce "thorough", say THOR-ough — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɝoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
thorough
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2
Syllables
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Letters
/ˈθɝoʊ/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/θˈʌɹɐ/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
Break "thorough" into 2 beats and lean on "THOR" — that's the stressed one.
noun
adjective
“He is the most thorough worker I have ever seen.”
preposition
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To pronounce "thorough", say THOR-ough — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɝoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Thorough" has 2 syllables: thor · ough.
The IPA transcription of "thorough" is /ˈθɝoʊ/.
Thorough: A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.
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