How to Pronounce Throwback

To pronounce "throwback", say THROWB-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɹəʊ.bæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈθɹəʊ.bæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “throwback”

"throwback" has 2 syllables: throwb-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does throwback mean?

noun

  1. A reversion to an earlier stage of development.
  2. A person considered to be primitive, uncivilized and mentally deficient.

Words that rhyme with throwback

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

regressivereversionatavismatavisticatavistregressionregressretrogression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throwback"?▾

"Throwback" has 2 syllables: throwb · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "throwback"?▾

The IPA transcription of "throwback" is /ˈθɹəʊ.bæk/.

What does "throwback" mean?▾

Throwback: A reversion to an earlier stage of development.

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