How to Pronounce though vs dough
Key Pronunciation Contrast
‘Though’ begins with ⁄ð⁄ (⁄ðoʊ⁄); ‘dough’ begins with /d/ (⁄doʊ⁄).
Contrast: ⁄ð⁄ vs /d/
dough
⁄doʊ⁄
DOUGH
A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.
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What is the difference in pronunciation between "though" and "dough"?
‘Though’ begins with ⁄ð⁄ (⁄ðoʊ⁄); ‘dough’ begins with /d/ (⁄doʊ⁄).
Where does the syllable stress fall in "though" vs "dough"?
"though" has 1 syllable(s) (though) with stress on "THOUGH". "dough" has 1 syllable(s) (dough) with stress on "DOUGH".
Why do English learners often confuse "though" and "dough"?
Learners frequently confuse them due to the close sound contrast: ⁄ð⁄ vs /d/. In rapid spoken English, context and vowel duration are the primary differentiators.
What are example sentences for "though" and "dough"?
Example for "though": "I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though." Example for "dough": "Pizza dough is very stretchy."