How to pronounce therefore
Say it like THAIR-for. Therefore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAIR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce therefore. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- THAIR
- for
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therefore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of therefore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAIR-faw.
What does therefore mean?
- (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result“therefore X must be true”“the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory”
- as a consequence
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Questions about saying therefore
How do you pronounce therefore?
Say THAIR-for. The American pronunciation is /ˈðɛrˌfɔr/. In British English it is /ˈðɛəˌfɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therefore?
Therefore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAIR). Broken into parts: THAIR · for.
Is therefore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈðɛəˌfɔː/ (THAIR-faw).
What words sound the same as therefore?
Therefore sounds the same as therefor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.