How to Pronounce Through

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

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Syllable

7

Letters

/ˈθɹu/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/θɹˈuː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does through mean?

preposition

  1. From one side or end of (something) to the other. So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.
  2. So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.

adjective

  1. Passing from one side of something to the other.
  2. Finished; complete.

adverb

  1. From one side of something to the other. By way of the interior.
  2. By way of the interior.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "through"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "through"?▾

"Through" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "through"?▾

The IPA transcription of "through" is /ˈθɹu/.

What does "through" mean?▾

Through: From one side or end of (something) to the other. So as to enter (something), pass within or across, and then leave.

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