How to Pronounce Thoroughfare

To pronounce "thoroughfare", say THOR-oughf-ar-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈθʌɹəfɛː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thoroughfare”

"thoroughfare" has 4 syllables: thor-oughf-ar-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does thoroughfare mean?

noun

  1. A passage; a way through.
  2. A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.

Words that rhyme with thoroughfare

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

waypathwaystreetpathavenueboulevardrouteroad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thoroughfare"?▾

"Thoroughfare" has 4 syllables: thor · oughf · ar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "thoroughfare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thoroughfare" is /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/.

What does "thoroughfare" mean?▾

Thoroughfare: A passage; a way through.

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