How to Pronounce Thought

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

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Syllable

7

Letters

/ˈθɔt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/θˈɔːt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “thought”

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "thought"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "thought"?▾

"Thought" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thought"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thought" is /ˈθɔt/.

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