How to pronounce therefrom
Say it like thair-FROM. Therefrom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROM).
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- thair
- FROM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therefrom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of therefrom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thair-FROM.
What does therefrom mean?
- From that.
Where does therefrom come from?
From Middle English therfrom, þærfrom, þarvram (also as ther-fro, þer-fro, þarfra), equivalent to there + from.
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Words that rhyme with therefrom
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Questions about saying therefrom
How do you pronounce therefrom?
Say thair-FROM. The American pronunciation is /ˌðɛrˈfrɑm/. In British English it is /ˌðɛəˈfrɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therefrom?
Therefrom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROM). Broken into parts: thair · FROM.
Is therefrom 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 /ˌðɛəˈfrɒm/ (thair-FROM).