How to Pronounce Throwdown

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

THROWD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “throwdown”

"throwdown" has 2 syllables: throwd-own.

What does throwdown mean?

noun

  1. A fall, indicating defeat.
  2. A weapon planted at a crime scene in order to mislead investigation, especially in situations where deadly force would only have been justified if the victim were armed. Also an untraceable weapon kept in readiness for such use.

Related words

downthrowdowncomedownfallfalldowndownfallingdowncastlet-downtakedown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throwdown"?▾

"Throwdown" has 2 syllables: throwd · own.

What does "throwdown" mean?▾

Throwdown: A fall, indicating defeat.

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