How to pronounce misthrow
Say it like mis-THROH. Misthrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROH).
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- mis
- THROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misthrow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of misthrow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mis-THROH.
What does misthrow mean?
- To throw incorrectly.
- An incorrect throw.
Where does misthrow come from?
From mis- + throw.
Words that rhyme with misthrow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misthrow.
Questions about saying misthrow
How do you pronounce misthrow?
Say mis-THROH. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈθroʊ/. In British English it is /mɪsˈθrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misthrow?
Misthrow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROH). Broken into parts: mis · THROH.
Is misthrow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mɪsˈθrəʊ/ (mis-THROH).