How to pronounce although
Say it like awl-THOH. Although has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOH).
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- awl
- THOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Although pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of although
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: awl-THOH.
What does although mean?
- Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.“Although it was very muddy, the football game went on.”
- But, except.“It was difficult, although not as difficult as we had expected.”
Where does although come from?
From Middle English althagh, from Old English compound of eall (“all (emphatic)”) + þēah (“though”).
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Words that rhyme with although
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Questions about saying although
How do you pronounce although?
Say awl-THOH. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔlˈðoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌɔːlˈðəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in although?
Although has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOH). Broken into parts: awl · THOH.
Is although pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɔːlˈðəʊ/ (awl-THOH).