How to pronounce throws
Say it like THROHZ. Throws is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THROHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Throws pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THROHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of throws
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THROHZ.
What does throws mean?
- plural of throw How to pronounce throw
- third-person singular simple present indicative of throw How to pronounce throw
Words that rhyme with throws
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of throws.
Words that sound like throws
Questions about saying throws
How do you pronounce throws?
Say THROHZ. The American pronunciation is /θroʊz/. In British English it is /θrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in throws?
Throws is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THROHZ.
Is throws 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 /θrəʊz/ (THROHZ).
What words sound the same as throws?
Throws sounds the same as throes in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.