American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'throw' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "throw" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "throw"

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Simple pronunciation
throh
IPA transcription
/θɹoʊ/
Word frequency
1,435th

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What does "throw" mean?

  1. to launch or propel an object in a specific direction

Examples of "throw" in a sentence

  • Don't throw the ball inside the house.
  • Can you please throw me the towel?
  • I want to throw a surprise party for my friend.

How common is "throw"?

Throw is the 1,435th most common word in English.

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