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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Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗What does though mean?
adverb
- Despite that; however.
- Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
conjunction
- Despite the fact that; although.
More meanings (2)
verb
- Misspelling of thought.
conjunction
- (archaic) If, that, even if.
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IPA pronunciation
/ðoʊ/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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.
To prayer, repentance, and obedience due, Though but endevord with sincere intent, Mine eare shall not be slow, mine eye not shut.
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.
She landed safely on the other side, and looked up at the beautiful though pale and weary face of her young mistress.
The garments were simple in the extreme, and absolutely comfortable, physically, though of course we all felt like supes in the theater.