How to pronounce Throw in English

Throw is pronounced THROH (IPA /θroʊ/). Touch your tongue tip to your top teeth, then blow into the 'r'.

IPA: /θroʊ/

Syllables: THROH

What learners get wrong, from our data

In 275 attempts by 24 learners scored in the SayWhat app, the sound most often scored red in this word was /θ/ (33% of attempts).

Common ESL mistake: Learners replace 'th' with /t/ saying 'tro' or with /f/ saying 'fro'.

Tip: Touch your tongue tip to your top teeth, then blow into the 'r'.

The TH sounds /θ/ and /ð/

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