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Throw: how to say it, spell it and use it

throw

/θroʊ/

Short answer

The English word throw is pronounced /θroʊ/. It is spelled T-H-R-O-W and has 5 letters. The -ing form is throwing and the past form is threw.

Example sentence

I throw the ball.

Key facts

English
throw
Pronunciation
/θroʊ/
-ing form
throwing
Past form
threw
Spelling
T-H-R-O-W
Number of letters
5
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How do you pronounce throw?

Throw is pronounced /θroʊ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell throw?

Throw is spelled T-H-R-O-W. It has 5 letters.

What is the past form of throw?

The past form of throw is threw. The -ing form is throwing.

How do you use throw in a sentence?

For example: I throw the ball.

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