How to pronounce thereabouts
Say it like THER-uh-bowts. Thereabouts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER).
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- THER
- uh
- bowts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thereabouts 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.
- bowtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of thereabouts
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: thair-ruh-BOWTS.
What does thereabouts mean?
- About or near that place.
- About or around that date or time.
- About or near to that condition or quality.
- Location; whereabouts.
Where does thereabouts come from?
The word is attested later than thereabout.
Words that rhyme with thereabouts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thereabouts.
Questions about saying thereabouts
How do you pronounce thereabouts?
Say THER-uh-bowts. The American pronunciation is /ˈðɛrəˌbaʊts/. In British English it is /ðɛərəˈbaʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thereabouts?
Thereabouts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THER). Broken into parts: THER · uh · bowts.
Is thereabouts pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ðɛərəˈbaʊts/ (thair-ruh-BOWTS).