How to Pronounce Throw-in

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

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Letters

THROW-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “throw-in”

"throw-in" has 2 syllables: throw-in. It rhymes with foehn and proin, if that helps it stick.

What does throw-in mean?

noun

  1. A set-piece where the ball is thrown back into play
  2. A throw of the ball back into play by the boundary umpire. The umpire faces away from the players and throws it in over his or her shoulder (so as to clearly not favour either side by where exactly it's thrown).

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Words that rhyme with throw-in

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foehnproincowengrowanprotozoansewenblow-inpowan

Related words

throw-outthrow-offput-inline-outkickoutlineout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throw-in"?▾

"Throw-in" has 2 syllables: throw · in.

What does "throw-in" mean?▾

Throw-in: A set-piece where the ball is thrown back into play

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