How to pronounce throaty
Say it like THROH-tee. Throaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH).
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- THROH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throaty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of throaty
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THROH-tee.
What does throaty mean?
- Produced in the throat; having a rough or coarse quality like a sound produced in the throat.“A throaty cough.”
- Having a dewlap or excess skin hanging under the neck. (of livestock or dogs)
Where does throaty come from?
From throat + -y.
Words that rhyme with throaty
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Questions about saying throaty
How do you pronounce throaty?
Say THROH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθroʊti/. In British English it is /ˈθrəʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throaty?
Throaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH). Broken into parts: THROH · tee.
Is throaty 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 /ˈθrəʊti/ (THROH-tee).