How to Pronounce Though

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

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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. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tho — easy to mix up when writing.

What does though mean?

adverb

  1. Despite that; however.

    “I will do it, though.”

  2. (degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.

    “"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"”

conjunction

  1. Despite the fact that; although.

    “Though it’s risky, it’s worth taking the chance.”

  2. If, that, even if.

    “We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.”

Synonyms

all the sameanyhowanywayeven soin any caseneverthelessnonethelessstillalthougheven though

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Words that rhyme with though

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

althoughhoweverneverthelessnotwithstandingnonethelessanywaywhilstonce

Frequently asked questions

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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