How to pronounce throwbacks
Say it like THROH-baks. Throwbacks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH).
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US American/ˈθroʊbæks/THROH-baks
UK British/ˈθrəʊbæks/THROH-baks
- THROH
- baks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throwbacks 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.
- baksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of throwbacks
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROH-baks.
What does throwbacks mean?
noun
- plural of throwback How to pronounce throwback
Questions about saying throwbacks
How do you pronounce throwbacks?
Say THROH-baks. The American pronunciation is /ˈθroʊbæks/. In British English it is /ˈθrəʊbæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throwbacks?
Throwbacks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH). Broken into parts: THROH · baks.
Is throwbacks 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 /ˈθrəʊbæks/ (THROH-baks).