How to pronounce thereof
Say it like ther-UHV. Thereof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHV).
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- ther
- UHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thereof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- therGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- UHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of thereof
American and British speakers say thereof in essentially the same way: /ˌðɛˈrʌv/ in the US and /ˌðɛəˈrɒv/ in the UK.
British respelling: thair-ROV.
What does thereof mean?
- of or concerning this or that“a problem and the solution thereof”
- from that circumstance or source“atomic formulas and all compounds thence constructible”“a natural conclusion follows thence”
Where does thereof come from?
From Middle English thereof, therof, ther-of, ther of, from Old English þǣrof; equivalent to there + of.
Words that rhyme with thereof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thereof.
Questions about saying thereof
How do you pronounce thereof?
Say ther-UHV. The American pronunciation is /ˌðɛˈrʌv/. In British English it is /ˌðɛəˈrɒv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thereof?
Thereof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHV). Broken into parts: ther · UHV.
Do Americans and Brits say thereof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌðɛˈrʌv/ and the British form is /ˌðɛəˈrɒv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.