How to Pronounce Throw-off

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

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Syllables

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Letters

THROW-off

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💡 Tip for remembering “throw-off”

"throw-off" has 2 syllables: throw-off. It rhymes with showoff and show-off, if that helps it stick.

What does throw-off mean?

noun

  1. A start in a hunt or a race.
  2. A throw taken from the centre line which resumes play after each goal and at the start of each period.

Words that rhyme with throw-off

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

showoffshow-offblow-offblowoff

Related words

flagfalljump-startbumphit-outthrowoff

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What does "throw-off" mean?▾

Throw-off: A start in a hunt or a race.

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