English pronunciation · Words Starting with T
Through Pronunciation
Through is pronounced THROO, IPA /ˈθru/.
THROO
US /ˈθru/ · UK /ˈθruː/
Syllables: THROO (1 syllable)
preposition and adverb: From one side or end of something to the other.
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Through in a Sentence
- We drove through the tunnel in under a minute.
- She read through the contract twice.
- Put me through to the manager, please.
Common Mispronunciations of Through
Not THRUFF
Nothing is said for the gh. Through keeps it silent, unlike tough and rough, which is why the spelling catches people out.
Not TROO
Begin with the airy th of thin, then the r. Dropping to a plain t gives true.
Tip: Seven letters, three sounds: th, r, oo.
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