How to pronounce throttling
Say it like THROT-uh-ling. Throttling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROT).
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- THROT
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throttling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of throttling
- 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-uh-ling.
What does throttling mean?
- present participle and gerund of throttle How to pronounce throttle
- The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimize congestion.
- Reduction in amount of chemical or other fluid in process such as a heating or ventilation system.
- Reduction in flow rate between two points caused by an intermediate restriction, device, structure or configuration.
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Questions about saying throttling
How do you pronounce throttling?
Say THROT-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɑtəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθrɒtəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throttling?
Throttling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROT). Broken into parts: THROT · uh · ling.
Is throttling 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 /ˈθrɒtəlɪŋ/ (THROT-uh-ling).