How to Pronounce Without

To pronounce "without", say WITH-out — 2 syllables, IPA /wɪθˈʌʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/wɪθˈʌʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “without”

"without" has 2 syllables: with-out. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.

What does without mean?

adverb

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.
Lacking something.
“Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without.”

preposition

Outside of, beyond.
“The snow was swirling without the cottage, but it was warm within.”
Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.
“It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat.”

conjunction

Unless, except (introducing a clause).

Synonyms

-free -less lacking outwith sans w/o

Antonyms

characteristic endowed having with within

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Words that rhyme with without

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stout rout flout tout devout doubt spout pout glout clout scout shout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "without"?▾

"Without" has 2 syllables: with · out.

What is the IPA transcription of "without"?▾

The IPA transcription of "without" is /wɪθˈʌʊt/.

What does "without" mean?▾

Without: Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

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