How to Pronounce Threshold

To pronounce "threshold", say THRESH-old — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/

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💡 Tip for remembering “threshold”

"threshold" has 2 syllables: thresh-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does threshold mean?

noun

The bottom-most part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
(by extension) An entrance; the door or gate of a house.

Antonyms

lintel

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Words that rhyme with threshold

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cold hold scold bold old mold strolled stronghold gold fold told marigold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "threshold"?▾

"Threshold" has 2 syllables: thresh · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "threshold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "threshold" is /ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/.

What does "threshold" mean?▾

Threshold: The bottom-most part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.

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