Write a sentence using although? Can you think of any other words with the same vowel sound? The word “although” is pronounced /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ in British English. “Although” rhymes with “so,” “go,” and “throw.” Many learners of English confuse the word although with despite. “Although” is a conjunction used to introduce a contrasting idea or condition. It is followed by subject verb - For example: “Although it’s raining, we’ll go for a walk. On the other hand, “despite” is a preposition and it is foll