How to pronounce though
Say it like THOH. Though is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- THOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Rhymes with go. The gh is silent.
Though pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of though
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THOH.
What does though mean?
- Despite that; however.“I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.”
- Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.“"Man, it's hot in here.", "Isn't it, though?"”
- Despite the fact that; although.“Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.”
Where does though come from?
Akin to Scots tho (“though”), Saterland Frisian dach (“though”), West Frisian dôch, dochs (“though”), Dutch doch (“though”), German doch (“though”), Danish dog (“though, however”), Swedish dock (“however, still”), Icelandic þó (“though”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with though
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of though.
Words that sound like though
- tho
Questions about saying though
How do you pronounce though?
Say THOH. The American pronunciation is /ðoʊ/. In British English it is /ðəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in though?
Though is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THOH.
Is though 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 /ðəʊ/ (THOH).
What words sound the same as though?
Though sounds the same as tho in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.