How to pronounce thoroughness
Say it like THUHR-oh-nus. Thoroughness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHR).
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- THUHR
- oh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoroughness 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thoroughness
American and British speakers say thoroughness in essentially the same way: /ˈθʌroʊnəs/ in the US and /ˈθʌrənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHR-uh-nus.
What does thoroughness mean?
- The state of being thorough.
- Attention to detail.
Where does thoroughness come from?
From thorough + -ness.
Questions about saying thoroughness
How do you pronounce thoroughness?
Say THUHR-oh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθʌroʊnəs/. In British English it is /ˈθʌrənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoroughness?
Thoroughness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHR). Broken into parts: THUHR · oh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say thoroughness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθʌroʊnəs/ and the British form is /ˈθʌrənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.