How to Pronounce Thresholds

To pronounce "thresholds", say THRESH-olds — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

THRESH-olds

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💡 Tip for remembering “thresholds”

"thresholds" has 2 syllables: thresh-olds. It rhymes with unfolds and upholds, if that helps it stick.

What does thresholds mean?

noun

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

Antonyms

lintel

Words that rhyme with thresholds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unfoldsupholdscoldsholdsfoldsoldsgoldsmoldsmouldshouseholdsmarigoldsscolds

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thresholds"?▾

"Thresholds" has 2 syllables: thresh · olds.

What does "thresholds" mean?▾

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

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