How do you pronounce "throb"?

In American English: /ˈθrɑːb/ (THRAHB). In British English: /θɹˈɒb/ (THR). In Canadian English: /ˈθrɑːb/ (THRAHB). In Australian English: /θɹˈɒb/ (THR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθrɑːb/ (THRAHB), while in British English it's /θɹˈɒb/ (THR).

How to Pronounce "throb"

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throb

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/ˈθrɑːb/

THRAHB

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θrɑːbthrob

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