How to pronounce thrower
Say it like THROH-er. Thrower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH).
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- THROH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrower 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thrower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROH-uh.
What does thrower mean?
- Someone who throws.
- Something that throws.
- A flamethrower.
Where does thrower come from?
From Middle English thrower, equivalent to throw + -er.
Words that rhyme with thrower
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thrower.
Questions about saying thrower
How do you pronounce thrower?
Say THROH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈθroʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθrəʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrower?
Thrower has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH). Broken into parts: THROH · er.
Is thrower pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθrəʊə/ (THROH-uh).