How to pronounce throb
Say it like THROB. Throb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THROB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of throb
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THROB.
What does throb mean?
- To pound or beat rapidly or violently.“Her heart began to throb faster as the moment approached.”
- To pulse (often painfully) in time with the circulation of blood.“I have a throbbing headache.”
- To exhibit an attitude, trait, or affect powerfully and profoundly.“The bass in the song made the entire room throb with energy.”
- A beating, vibration or palpitation.“He could feel a dull throb in his head from the tension.”
Where does throb come from?
From Middle English throbben; possibly of imitative origin.
Words that rhyme with throb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throb.
Questions about saying throb
How do you pronounce throb?
Say THROB. The American pronunciation is /θrɑb/. In British English it is /θrɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throb?
Throb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THROB.
Is throb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /θrɒb/ (THROB).