How Many Syllables In Thorough?
2syllables
Thorough has 2 syllables, thor-ough. It is a disyllabic word.
thorough
/ˈθʌr.ə/ UK /ˈθɝː.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thor.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/θʌr.ə/
Division By Letters
thor-ough
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thorough
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | θ | ʌ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Thorough Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thorough?
Thorough has 2 syllables, thor-ough. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθʌr.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in thorough?
The first syllable, thor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thorough?
Thorough has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thorough into syllables?
By sound, θʌr.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, thor-ough.