How to pronounce thresholds
Say it like THRESH-ohldz. Thresholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRESH).
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- THRESH
- ohldz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thresholds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohldzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of thresholds
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THRESH-ohldz.
What does thresholds mean?
- plural of threshold How to pronounce threshold
Questions about saying thresholds
How do you pronounce thresholds?
Say THRESH-ohldz. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɛˌʃoʊldz/. In British English it is /ˈθrɛˌʃəʊldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thresholds?
Thresholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRESH). Broken into parts: THRESH · ohldz.
Is thresholds 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 /ˈθrɛˌʃəʊldz/ (THRESH-ohldz).