How to pronounce throngs
Say it like THRAWNGZ. Throngs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THRAWNGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throngs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRAWNGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of throngs
American and British speakers say throngs in essentially the same way: /θrɔŋz/ in the US and /θrɒŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRONGZ.
What does throngs mean?
- plural of throng How to pronounce throng
- third-person singular simple present indicative of throng How to pronounce throng
Words that rhyme with throngs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throngs.
Questions about saying throngs
How do you pronounce throngs?
Say THRAWNGZ. The American pronunciation is /θrɔŋz/. In British English it is /θrɒŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throngs?
Throngs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THRAWNGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say throngs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θrɔŋz/ and the British form is /θrɒŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.