How to pronounce throughput
Say it like THROO-puut. Throughput has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO).
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- THROO
- puut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throughput pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puutGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of throughput
American and British speakers say throughput in essentially the same way: /ˈθruˌpʊt/ in the US and /ˈθruːpʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: THROO-puut.
What does throughput mean?
- The rate at which data is transferred through a system.
- The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.“The factory managed a throughput of 120 units per hour.”
- Synonym of etendue.
Where does throughput come from?
From through + put (after input and output).
Questions about saying throughput
How do you pronounce throughput?
Say THROO-puut. The American pronunciation is /ˈθruˌpʊt/. In British English it is /ˈθruːpʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throughput?
Throughput has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROO). Broken into parts: THROO · puut.
Do Americans and Brits say throughput the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθruˌpʊt/ and the British form is /ˈθruːpʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.