How do you pronounce "throat"?

In American English: /ˈθroʊt/ (THROHT). In British English: /θɹˈəʊt/ (THR). In Canadian English: /ˈθroʊt/ (THROHT). In Australian English: /θɹˈəʊt/ (THR).

Is "throat" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθroʊt/ (THROHT), while in British English it's /θɹˈəʊt/ (THR).

How to Pronounce "throat"

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throat

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/ˈθroʊt/

THROHT

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θroʊtthroat

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