How to pronounce therefore
therefore
/ˈðerfɔːr/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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What to watch for
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.
Therefore, sound by sound
| /ð/as in this | Tongue tip between the teeth, with voice. It is not Z or D. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
In a sentence
The data is incomplete; therefore, we cannot draw conclusions.
More words with the /ð/ sound
- this/ðɪs/
- with/wɪð/
- either/ˈiːðər/
- blythe/blaɪð/
- xanthe/zænð/
- neither/ˈniːðər/
- whether/ˈweðər/
- rhythm/ˈrɪðəm/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce therefore?
Therefore is pronounced /ˈðerfɔːr/ in American English.
How many syllables are in therefore?
Therefore has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in therefore?
The first syllable: /ˈðerfɔːr/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in therefore?
th is the voiced /ð/ here, as in “this”.