How to pronounce thereon
Say it like theh-RAWN. Thereon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAWN).
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- theh
- RAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thereon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- RAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of thereon
American and British speakers say thereon in essentially the same way: /ðɛˈrɔn/ in the US and /ðɛəˈrɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: thair-RON.
What does thereon mean?
- On that: on (top of) it.
- About that: about it (concerning it, regarding it).
Where does thereon come from?
From Old English þǣron, equivalent to there + on.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with thereon
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Questions about saying thereon
How do you pronounce thereon?
Say theh-RAWN. The American pronunciation is /ðɛˈrɔn/. In British English it is /ðɛəˈrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thereon?
Thereon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAWN). Broken into parts: theh · RAWN.
Do Americans and Brits say thereon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ðɛˈrɔn/ and the British form is /ðɛəˈrɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.