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How to pronounce:
throughout
Phonetic Transcription:
θruːˈaʊt
Examples:
Tangency is preserved throughout.
The article is prejudiced throughout.
Judah was the aggressor throughout the fight.
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Common mistakes of throughout pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "through-'OUT". The correct stress is on the last syllable: "through-'OUT" (US: θruˈaʊt, UK: θruˈaʊt). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "OUT" sound.
- Omitting the "th" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "throughout" without the "th" sound, saying "trout". The proper pronunciation starts with "th": "θ" (US: θruˈaʊt, UK: θruˈaʊt). Tip: Practice the "th" by placing your tongue between your teeth.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might mispronounce the "ou" as "ow" instead of "aʊ". This changes the word to sound like "throuwt". The correct pronunciation is "throughout" with "aʊ" (US: θruˈaʊt, UK: θruˈaʊt). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound.
- Incorrectly shortening the word: Some may pronounce "throughout" as "thru" or "throu". This is incorrect and makes the word incomplete. The full form is essential for clarity: "throughout" (US: θruˈaʊt, UK: θruˈaʊt). Tip: Always pronounce the entire word to convey the intended meaning.
- Mispronouncing the "t" at the end: A mistake is to drop the final "t", saying "throughou". This alters the word's meaning. The correct pronunciation includes the "t": "t" (US: θruˈaʊt, UK: θruˈaʊt). Tip: Emphasize the final sound to ensure correct pronunciation.