How to pronounce throes
Say it like THROHZ. Throes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/θroʊz/THROHZ
UK British/θrəʊz/THROHZ
- THROHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of throes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROHZ.
What does throes mean?
noun
- plural of throe How to pronounce throe
Words that rhyme with throes
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Questions about saying throes
How do you pronounce throes?
Say THROHZ. The American pronunciation is /θroʊz/. In British English it is /θrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throes?
Throes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THROHZ.
Is throes 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 /θrəʊz/ (THROHZ).