How to Pronounce Thoroughness

To pronounce "thoroughness", say THOR-oughn-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈθʌɹənəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈθʌɹənəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thoroughness”

"thoroughness" has 3 syllables: thor-oughn-ess.

What does thoroughness mean?

noun

  1. The state of being thorough.
  2. Attention to detail.

Related words

entiretycompletenesscomprehensivenessexhaustivenessseriousnessprecisionexactnessrectitude

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thoroughness"?▾

"Thoroughness" has 3 syllables: thor · oughn · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "thoroughness"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thoroughness" is /ˈθʌɹənəs/.

What does "thoroughness" mean?▾

Thoroughness: The state of being thorough.

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