How to Pronounce "thorough"
word
/ˈθɝoʊ/
THUR-oh
/θˈʌɹɐ/
THUH-ruh
Definition
When someone is thorough, they pay attention to every detail and do something completely and carefully, not missing anything important.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈθɝoʊ/
British English
/θˈʌɹɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THUR-oh
UK
THUH-ruh
Listen in Context
The doctor did a thorough examination.
You need to be thorough if you want to find every mistake.
After a thorough investigation, the police found the answer.
I appreciate how thorough you are with your work.