How to Pronounce Throwing

To pronounce "throwing", say THROW-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɹəʊ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈθɹəʊ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “throwing”

"throwing" has 2 syllables: throw-ing. It rhymes with easygoing and ongoing, if that helps it stick.

What does throwing mean?

verb

To change place.
To change in state or status

verb

To hurl; to cause an object to move rapidly through the air.
“throw a shoe; throw a javelin; the horse threw its rider”
To eject or cause to fall off.

verb

(said of animals) To give birth to.

Synonyms

spend pledge promise vow take heed take notice bowl bung buzz cast

Words that rhyme with throwing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

easygoing ongoing glowing flowing crowing growing outgoing foregoing forgoing unknowing overflowing blowing

Related words

hurl cast flip hold stroke shed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throwing"?▾

"Throwing" has 2 syllables: throw · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "throwing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "throwing" is /ˈθɹəʊ.ɪŋ/.

What does "throwing" mean?▾

Throwing: To change place.

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