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How to pronounce through

Learn how to pronounce through 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
throo
3. IPA transcription
/θruː/
4. Syllables
through
5. Stress
throo
6. Native-language tips

throo

  • Use the unvoiced th sound /θ/ and a long oo.

What through means

From one side or point to another, or continuing until something is finished.

How to say through in American English

Use the simple guide "throo" and compare it with US IPA /θruː/.

What makes this word difficult

The ough spelling is unstable in English; through does not rhyme with though or thought. The /r/ follows the /θ/ directly, so avoid adding a vowel between them. The letters ough can sound many ways; in through they make /uː/.

Mouth and tongue position

Place the tongue lightly between the teeth for /θ/, pull back for /r/, then round the lips for /uː/.

Common pronunciation mistakes

  • Replacing /θ/ with /s/, /t/, or /f/.
  • Pronouncing through like though or thought because of the shared spelling.

Natural example sentences

  • We walked through the park after lunch.
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Tips for language learners

chinese speakers

  • Keep /θ/ airy and unvoiced; do not replace it with /s/ before /r/.

FAQ

What is the IPA for through?

A common IPA transcription is /θruː/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.

Where is the stress in through?

The stress guide is throo.