How to Pronounce Throbbing

To pronounce "throbbing", say THROBB-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

THROBB-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “throbbing”

"throbbing" has 2 syllables: throbb-ing. It rhymes with sobbing and bobbing, if that helps it stick.

What does throbbing mean?

verb

  1. To pound or beat rapidly or violently.
  2. To vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm.

noun

  1. That which throbs.

adjective

  1. Beating or pounding strongly.

    “I have a throbbing headache.”

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Words that rhyme with throbbing

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sobbingbobbingknobbinghobnobbingjobbingswabbingdaubingrobbingmobbinglobbingcobbinggobbing

Related words

poundingrhythmicalrhythmicshakingshiveringtremblingachylow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throbbing"?▾

"Throbbing" has 2 syllables: throbb · ing.

What does "throbbing" mean?▾

Throbbing: To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

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