To pronounce "thorough-going", say THOR-oughg-oing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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THOR-oughg-oing
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"thorough-going" has 3 syllables: thor-oughg-oing.
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“He did a thoroughgoing job of cleaning up the broken glass.”
"Thorough-going" has 3 syllables: thor · oughg · oing.
Thorough-going: Complete; thorough; with great attention to detail.
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