How to pronounce throbbing
Say it like THROB-ing. Throbbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈθrɑbɪŋ/THROB-ing
UK British/ˈθrɒbɪŋ/THROB-ing
- THROB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throbbing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of throbbing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THROB-ing.
What does throbbing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of throb How to pronounce throb
- Beating or pounding strongly.“I have a throbbing headache.”
- That which throbs.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with throbbing
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Questions about saying throbbing
How do you pronounce throbbing?
Say THROB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɑbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθrɒbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throbbing?
Throbbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROB). Broken into parts: THROB · ing.
Is throbbing 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 /ˈθrɒbɪŋ/ (THROB-ing).