How to pronounce throwie
Say it like THROH-ee. Throwie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH).
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- THROH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throwie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of throwie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROH-ee.
What does throwie mean?
- A type of graffiti produced relatively quickly, generally with a single-color outline and one layer of fill color.
Where does throwie come from?
From throw-up + -ie.
Words that rhyme with throwie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throwie.
Questions about saying throwie
How do you pronounce throwie?
Say THROH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθroʊi/. In British English it is /ˈθrəʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throwie?
Throwie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH). Broken into parts: THROH · ee.
Is throwie 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 /ˈθrəʊi/ (THROH-ee).