How to Pronounce Throws

To pronounce "throws", say THROWS — one syllable, IPA /θɹəʊz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/θɹəʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “throws”

"throws" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: throes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does throws mean?

verb

  1. To change place.
  2. To change in state or status

noun

  1. The flight of a thrown object.

    “What a great throw by the quarterback!”

  2. The act of throwing something.

    “The gambler staked everything on one throw of the dice.”

verb

  1. To hurl; to cause an object to move rapidly through the air.

    “throw a shoe; throw a javelin; the horse threw its rider”

  2. To eject or cause to fall off.

Synonyms

spendpledgepromisevowtake heedtake noticebowlbungbuzzcast

Words that rhyme with throws

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

hurlcastflipholdstrokeshed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "throws"?▾

"Throws" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "throws"?▾

The IPA transcription of "throws" is /θɹəʊz/.

What does "throws" mean?▾

Throws: To change place.

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