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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

though

/ðoʊ/

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The first consonant is voiced /ð/.

Use the voiced th in this. The ending sounds like go, with no gh sound.

TRY SAYING
Though it was late, we stayed.

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What does though mean?

adverb

  1. Despite that; however.
  2. Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.

conjunction

  1. Despite the fact that; although.
More meanings (2)

verb

  1. Misspelling of thought.

conjunction

  1. (archaic) If, that, even if.

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IPA pronunciation

/ðoʊ/

Pronunciation used in the listening tip.

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In the pages of books

See this word in context.

The house was quite beautiful, and no doubt Wendy was very cosy within, though, of course, they could no longer see her.
J. M. (James Matthew) BarriePeter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy]Project Gutenberg ebook #16
To prayer, repentance, and obedience due, Though but endevord with sincere intent, Mine eare shall not be slow, mine eye not shut.
John MiltonParadise LostProject Gutenberg ebook #20
More book examples (3)
Mr. Gore was a grave man, and, though a young man, he indulged in no jokes, said no funny words, seldom smiled.
Frederick DouglassNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American SlaveProject Gutenberg ebook #23
She landed safely on the other side, and looked up at the beautiful though pale and weary face of her young mistress.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
The garments were simple in the extreme, and absolutely comfortable, physically, though of course we all felt like supes in the theater.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanHerlandProject Gutenberg ebook #32