dh/ð/
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How to pronounce though in American English
dhoh
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Americans pronounce though as dhoh (/ðoʊ/). You'll hear it in sentences like "Even though it was late, he decided to finish his work" or "I appreciate your input, though I see things somewhat differently" — more examples below.
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oh/oʊ/
Start with your mouth slightly open, then close your jaw slightly as your lips round. Shift your tongue back slightly, then stretch the back up.
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Is the American pronunciation of "though" different from British English?
American English uses different vowel shapes, a relaxed retroflex R, and connected-speech tricks like flap-T and glottal-stop T that British Received Pronunciation generally avoids. The respell "dhoh" reflects the casual American form; British dictionaries typically print a citation form with crisper consonants and different vowel choices.
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