How do you pronounce "thorough"?

In American English: /ˈθɝːoʊ/ (THUR-oh). In British English: /θˈɐɹə/ (TH). In Canadian English: /ˈθɝːoʊ/ (THUR-oh). In Australian English: /θˈʌɹə/ (TH-uhr).

Is "thorough" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɝːoʊ/ (THUR-oh), while in British English it's /θˈɐɹə/ (TH).

How to Pronounce "thorough"

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thorough

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/ˈθɝːoʊ/

THUR-oh

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θɝːthor·oʊough

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