Pronounce 03
THOUGHT
Natural Pronunciation
Say it: thawt
One syllable.
Start with the th in think.
The aw sounds like the vowel in saw; finish with t. Rhymes with bought.
Some American speakers use an ah sound in both words.
Practical Use
I thought the meeting started at nine.
Her thoughtful comments helped us solve the problem.
He gave the proposal some thought before accepting it.
The thought of moving abroad made her excited and nervous.
I thought about calling you, but I didn't want to interrupt.
Read in Context
An Unexpected Idea
Marcus had been trying to improve his small business for months. He had considered lowering his prices, hiring more staff, and moving to a larger location. None of these ideas seemed practical. One evening, while talking with a customer, he had a different thought: perhaps he could offer online consultations instead. He gave the idea some thought and researched what other businesses were doing. Within a week, he had created a simple service that customers could book from home. Marcus had thought the solution would require a large investment, but his new approach cost very little. Sometimes, one useful thought can change the direction of a business.
Understanding the Word
Thought can mean an idea, the process of thinking, or the past tense of think.
An idea: That's an interesting thought.
Mental activity: Careful thought is needed before making this decision.
Past tense of think: I thought you were already home.
