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Although Pronunciation

Although is pronounced awl-DHOH, IPA /ˌɔlˈðoʊ/.

awl-DHOH

US /ˌɔlˈðoʊ/  ·  UK /ɒlˈðəʊ/

Syllables: awl · DHOH (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)

conjunction: Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising.

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Although in a Sentence

  • Although it was raining, we walked to the station.
  • She agreed, although she did not look happy about it.
  • Although small, the flat gets a lot of light.

Common Mispronunciations of Although

Not awl-THOH

This th buzzes. It is the voiced one of this and that, not the breathy one of thin, and the difference is easy to hear once you know to listen.

Not AWL-thoh

Ending takes the beat, DHOH. The opening awl is a quiet lead in, which is also true of though, however, and whereas.

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