How many syllables in thorough?

Syllables in thorough

2

thor·ough

Thorough has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say thorough

Said as /ˈθɝoʊ/2 syllables, THOR-ough · DUM-da
Said as /ˈθɔɹoʊ/2 syllables, THOR-ough · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say thorough slowly and listen for each vowel sound: thor, ough. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with thorough

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Questions

How many syllables are in thorough?
Thorough has two syllables.
How do you divide thorough into syllables?
Thorough divides as thor-ough.
Which syllable is stressed in thorough?
The first syllable (THOR-ough).

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