How do you pronounce "thoroughly"?

In American English: /ˈθɝːoʊli/ (THUR-ohl-ee). In British English: /θˈɐɹəli/ (TH-ɐr). In Canadian English: /ˈθɝːoʊli/ (THUR-ohl-ee). In Australian English: /θˈʌɹəli/ (TH-uhr-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɝːoʊli/ (THUR-ohl-ee), while in British English it's /θˈɐɹəli/ (TH-ɐr).

How to Pronounce "thoroughly"

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thoroughly

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/ˈθɝːoʊli/

THUR-ohl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

θɝːthor·oʊlough·ily

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