How to Pronounce Throe

To pronounce "throe", say THROE — one syllable, IPA /θɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/θɹəʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “throe”

"throe" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: throwe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does throe mean?

noun

  1. A pang, spasm.
  2. (usually plural) A hard struggle.

verb

  1. To put in agony.
  2. To struggle in extreme pain; to be in agony; to agonize.

Words that rhyme with throe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

pangspasmdeath-strugglecontractiontormentstraintwingethrashing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throe"?▾

"Throe" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "throe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "throe" is /θɹəʊ/.

What does "throe" mean?▾

Throe: A pang, spasm.

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