How to Pronounce Throttling

To pronounce "throttling", say THROTTL-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

10

Letters

THROTTL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “throttling”

"throttling" has 2 syllables: throttl-ing. It rhymes with wattling and mottling, if that helps it stick.

What does throttling mean?

verb

  1. To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
  2. To strangle or choke someone.

noun

  1. The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimise congestion.
  2. Reduction in amount of chemical or other fluid in process such as a heating or ventilation system.

Words that rhyme with throttling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wattlingmottlingbottlinghotalinghoughtalingwatling

Related words

stranglingstrangulationchokingbandwidthpolicingaccelerationregulationadjustable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throttling"?▾

"Throttling" has 2 syllables: throttl · ing.

What does "throttling" mean?▾

Throttling: To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).

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