How to pronounce thoroughgoing
Say it like THUHR-uh-goh-ing. Thoroughgoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHR).
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- THUHR
- uh
- goh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoroughgoing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thoroughgoing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THUHR-uh-goh-ing.
What does thoroughgoing mean?
- With great attention to detail; complete, thorough.“He did a thoroughgoing job of cleaning up the broken glass.”
Where does thoroughgoing come from?
From thorough + going (adjective).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying thoroughgoing
How do you pronounce thoroughgoing?
Say THUHR-uh-goh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌrəˌɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθʌrəˌɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoroughgoing?
Thoroughgoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHR). Broken into parts: THUHR · uh · goh · ing.
Is thoroughgoing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈθʌrəˌɡəʊɪŋ/ (THUHR-uh-goh-ing).