How many syllables are in “through”?

“Through” has 1 syllable: throo.

What is the IPA for “through”?

The American English IPA transcription of “through” is θruː.

How can I practice pronouncing “through”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce through

/θruː/throo1 syllable

“through” leans on the English “th” sounds that many languages don't use. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/θ/as in thin
Voiceless 'th'. Tongue tip lightly between teeth, no voice. Don't substitute /t/ or /s/.
/ɹ/as in red
American /r/: bunch the tongue back and slightly up. Lips rounded. Don't tap the roof.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “through” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Indian English speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “through”?: “Through” has 1 syllable: throo.
What is the IPA for “through”?: The American English IPA transcription of “through” is θruː.
How can I practice pronouncing “through”?: Press play to hear “through” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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