How to pronounce thereabout
Say it like THER-uh-bowt. Thereabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER).
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- THER
- uh
- bowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thereabout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of thereabout
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: thair-ruh-BOWT.
What does thereabout mean?
- About or near that place.
- About or around that date or time.“Dinner will be ready at six-thirty or thereabout.”
- About or near to that condition or quality.
Where does thereabout come from?
The word is attested earlier than thereabouts.
Questions about saying thereabout
How do you pronounce thereabout?
Say THER-uh-bowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈðɛrəˌbaʊt/. In British English it is /ðɛərəˈbaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thereabout?
Thereabout has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER). Broken into parts: THER · uh · bowt.
Is thereabout pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ðɛərəˈbaʊt/ (thair-ruh-BOWT).