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How to pronounce although

although
/ɔːlˈðəʊ/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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-ough- has no single reading in English: though /ðəʊ/, through /θruː/, tough /tʌf/, thought /θɔːt/. It has to be learned word by word.

th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.

Although, sound by sound

/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ð/as in thisTongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.

In a sentence

Although I was exhausted, I continued to work.

Words that rhyme with although

More words with the /ð/ sound

Questions and answers

How do you pronounce although?

Although is pronounced /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in although?

Although has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in although?

The second syllable: /ɔːlˈðəʊ/.

What rhymes with although?

beau, hello, plateau, tableau, sgro.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in although?

-ough- has no single reading in English: though /ðəʊ/, through /θruː/, tough /tʌf/, thought /θɔːt/. It has to be learned word by word.

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