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How to pronounce:
though
Phonetic Transcription:
ðəʊ
Examples:
Their defence, however, though desperate, was unavailing.
Is the citation the issue though
It's not a captious argument though.
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Common mistakes of though pronunciation
- Misplacing the "th" sound: Some speakers pronounce "though" with a "d" sound instead of the correct "th" sound as in "think" /θ/. Tip: Practice saying "think" to get comfortable with the "th" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people say "though" with a short "o" sound, making it sound like "dough" /doʊ/. Tip: Remember that "though" has a long "o" sound, pronounced as /ðoʊ/ in US English and /ðəʊ/ in UK English.
- Skipping the ending: Some may drop the ending sound, pronouncing "though" as "tho" /ðəʊ/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the full word, emphasizing the "ugh" ending to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing "ough": A common mistake is to overly stress the "ough" part, making it sound awkward. Tip: Keep the stress on the initial "th" sound, ensuring a smooth transition to the vowel sound.
- Confusing with similar words: "Though" is often confused with "though" /ðoʊ/ and "although" /ɔlˈðoʊ/. Tip: Pay attention to the context in which each word is used to avoid mixing them up.