Question

How many sounds ( vowel +consonent sound)are there in the word through?

Answer 1

there are 5 vowels and 21 consonants

Answer 2

The combination of symbols in the International Phonetic Alphabet that explains the sound of the provided word 'through' is 'θɹuː'.

Explanation:

θ- Theta represents the consonant sound of the letters 'th' in the word 'through'.

ɹ- This expression illustrates the consonant sound representation of the alphabet 'r' in 'through'.

uː- This is a "close back or high back" rounded vowel sound. In English language, this expression is pronounced with the help of protruded lips.

Therefore, the number of sounds the mentioned word 'through' are three; two consonant sounds and one vowel sound.