How to pronounce throttle
Say it like THROT-ul. Throttle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROT).
- THROT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throttle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of throttle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THROT-ul.
What does throttle mean?
- A valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine.
- The lever or pedal that controls this valve.
- To control or adjust the speed of (an engine).
- To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
- To strangle or choke someone.
Where does throttle come from?
From Middle English *throtel, diminutive of throte (“throat”), equivalent to throat + -le.
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Questions about saying throttle
How do you pronounce throttle?
Say THROT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɑtəl/. In British English it is /ˈθrɒtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throttle?
Throttle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROT). Broken into parts: THROT · ul.
Is throttle 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 /ˈθrɒtəl/ (THROT-ul).