How to pronounce throwback
Say it like THROH-bak. Throwback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH).
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- THROH
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throwback pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of throwback
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROH-bak.
What does throwback mean?
- A reversion to an earlier stage of development.
- An organism that has characteristics of a more primitive form.
- An atavism.
Where does throwback come from?
Deverbal from throw back.
Words that rhyme with throwback
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throwback.
Questions about saying throwback
How do you pronounce throwback?
Say THROH-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈθroʊˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈθrəʊbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throwback?
Throwback has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH). Broken into parts: THROH · bak.
Is throwback 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 /ˈθrəʊbæk/ (THROH-bak).