How to Pronounce "therefore"
word
/ˈðɛɹˌfɔɹ/
THAIR-for
/ðˈeəfɔː/
THAIR-faw
Definition
Used to show the result or logical conclusion of what was said before. It means that one thing happens or is true because of another thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈðɛɹˌfɔɹ/
British English
/ðˈeəfɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAIR-for
UK
THAIR-faw
Listen in Context
It was raining; therefore, we stayed inside.
She studied hard and therefore passed the test.
The shop is closed; therefore, we can't buy bread now.
We missed the last train and therefore had to take a taxi home.