How to pronounce throwing
Say it like THROH-ing. Throwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈθroʊɪŋ/THROH-ing
UK British/ˈθrəʊɪŋ/THROH-ing
- THROH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throwing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of throwing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROH-ing.
What does throwing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of throw How to pronounce throw
- The act by which something is thrown.
- The process of making ceramic ware on the potter's wheel
Words that rhyme with throwing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throwing.
Questions about saying throwing
How do you pronounce throwing?
Say THROH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθroʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθrəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throwing?
Throwing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THROH). Broken into parts: THROH · ing.
Is throwing 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 /ˈθrəʊɪŋ/ (THROH-ing).