To pronounce "thoroughly", say THOR-oughly — 2 syllables, IPA /θʌ.ɹə.liː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/θʌ.ɹə.liː/
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"thoroughly" has 2 syllables: thor-oughly.
adverb
“He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.”
"Thoroughly" has 2 syllables: thor · oughly.
The IPA transcription of "thoroughly" is /θʌ.ɹə.liː/.
Thoroughly: In a thorough or complete manner.
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