How to Pronounce Those

To pronounce "those", say THOS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ðəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/ðəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “those”

"those" has 2 syllables: thos-e. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does those mean?

pronoun

(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
“He went home, and after that I never saw him again.”
The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
“They're getting divorced. What do you think about that?”

Antonyms

here there this yon yonder

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Words that rhyme with those

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repose close compose pose impose expose oppose juxtapose disclose depose propose interpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "those"?▾

"Those" has 2 syllables: thos · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "those"?▾

The IPA transcription of "those" is /ðəʊz/.

What does "those" mean?▾

Those: (demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.

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