US English pronunciation

How to pronounce thorough

thorough

/ˈθɝːoʊ/

THUR-oh 2 syllables · stress on the capitals

Say “thorough”

The trap

It is easy to confuse with “through” and “thought”. Thorough is THUR-oh, two syllables, with a voiceless th.

Tip. Start with the th of “think”, then “ur”, then “oh”.

More on this sound: How to pronounce TH in English (/θ/ and /ð/)

Say it in a sentence

  1. The doctor was very thorough. Practice
  2. We need a thorough check. Practice

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