How to pronounce throe
Say it like THROH. Throe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/θroʊ/THROH
UK British/θrəʊ/THROH
- THROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throe 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.
American vs British pronunciation of throe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROH.
What does throe mean?
noun
- A severe pang or spasm of pain, especially one experienced when the uterus contracts during childbirth, or when a person is about to die.
- The pain of labour or childbirth; the suffering of death.
- Any severe pang or spasm, especially an outburst of feeling; a paroxysm.
Words that rhyme with throe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throe.
Words that sound like throe
Questions about saying throe
How do you pronounce throe?
Say THROH. The American pronunciation is /θroʊ/. In British English it is /θrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throe?
Throe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THROH.
Is throe 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 /θrəʊ/ (THROH).
What words sound the same as throe?
Throe sounds the same as throw in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.