How to Pronounce "throw a curve"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɝv
THROH-uh-KURV
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɜːv
throh-uh-KURV
Definition
To surprise someone with something unexpected or difficult, especially a question or situation they are not prepared for.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɝv
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɜːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH-uh-KURV
UK
throh-uh-KURV
Listen in Context
The teacher threw a curve during the quiz.
Her question really threw a curve at me.
They threw a curve when they changed the plan suddenly.
My boss threw a curve in the meeting with an unexpected question.