How to pronounce throughout
Say it like throo-OWT. Throughout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OWT).
- throo
- OWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throughout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- throoKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of throughout
American and British speakers say throughout in essentially the same way: /θruˈaʊt/ in the US and /θruːˈaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: throo-OWT.
What does throughout mean?
- In every part of; all through.
- In every part; everywhere.“The apartment is parqueted throughout except for the kitchen and bathroom.”
- During an entire period of time, the whole time.“The fight was excrutiating. Throughout, we maintained our dignity though.”
- Of an ordinary such as a pile or chevron, or a partition per chevron, etc: extending to the edge of the field (or quarter, chief, etc).
Where does throughout come from?
From Old English þurh ūt, equivalent to through + out.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with throughout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throughout.
Questions about saying throughout
How do you pronounce throughout?
Say throo-OWT. The American pronunciation is /θruˈaʊt/. In British English it is /θruːˈaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throughout?
Throughout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OWT). Broken into parts: throo · OWT.
Do Americans and Brits say throughout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θruˈaʊt/ and the British form is /θruːˈaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.