How to Pronounce Though

To pronounce "though", say THOH — one syllable, IPA /ˈðoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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1

Syllable

6

Letters

/ˈðoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ðˈəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “though”

"though" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does though mean?

adverb

  1. Despite that; however.
  2. Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.

conjunction

  1. Despite the fact that; although.
  2. If, that, even if.

verb

  1. Misspelling of thought.

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Sounds worth drilling for a word spelled like this:

/ð/ — th voiced/əʊ/ — long o/aʊ/ — ow

Though appears in The "-ough" Problem: One Spelling, Eight Sounds — others from that list:

throughtoughthoughtboughcoughenoughhiccough

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "though"?▾

To pronounce "though", say THOH — one syllable, IPA /ˈðoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "though"?▾

"Though" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "though"?▾

The IPA transcription of "though" is /ˈðoʊ/.

What does "though" mean?▾

Though: Despite that; however.

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