though

How to Split "though" into Syllables

The word though is divided into 1 syllables: though. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• though — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of though:

• IPA: /ðəʊ/

📖 Definitions

1. 1945, Oscar Hammerstein II, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (song), in Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Carousel (musical)
2. Walk on through the wind, / Walk on through the rain, / Though your dreams be tossed and blown.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English though, thogh, from Old Norse *þóh (later þó). Superseded (in most dialects) Middle English thegh, from Old English þēah (“though, although, even if, that, however, nevertheless, yet, still; whether”). Both the Old Norse and Old English are from Proto-Germanic *þauh (“though”), from Proto-Indo-European *to-, suffixed with Proto-Germanic *-hw < Proto-Indo-European *-kʷe (“and”). Akin to Scots tho (“though”), Saterland Frisian dach (“though”), West F...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down though into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare though with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
though	1	though
Tojo	2	to-jo
ttys	1	ttys
those	2	tho-se
thigh	1	thigh

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to though:

tho, Thor, thou, thole, thong, thorn, those, Thoth.