thoroughly

/ˈθɜːrəli/

Syllables thor·ough·ly

Stress THOR-ough-ly

Phonics Breakdown

th

/θ/

voiceless th

or

/ɜːr/

r控元音

ough

/ə/

schwa

ly

/li/

ly adverb

Meaning

completely and carefully

Sound Reference

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th=/θ/(think) + or=/ɜːr/(work) + ough=/ə/(borough) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

Please check the report thoroughly before sending it.