How to say thought in American English
Use the simple guide "thought" and compare it with US IPA /θæʊght/.
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How to pronounce thought
Learn how to pronounce thought in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
thought
3. IPA transcription
/θæʊght/
4. Syllables
thought
5. Stress
thought
6. Native-language tips
thought
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FAQ
What is the IPA for thought?
A common IPA transcription is /θæʊght/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in thought?
The stress guide is thought.