Thought is pronounced THAWT (IPA /θɔːt/). Lead with the soft 'th' breath sound, then say 'awt'.
IPA: /θɔːt/
Syllables: THAWT
In 3,301 attempts by 2,967 learners scored in the SayWhat app, the sound most often scored red in this word was /t/ (26% of attempts).
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'taught' replacing /θ/ with /t/.
Tip: Lead with the soft 'th' breath sound, then say 'awt'.