How to Pronounce "at full throttle"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈθɹɑtəɫ
AT FUHL THRAWT-uhl
ˈæt/ /fˈʊl/ /θɹˈɒtəl
AT FUHL THROT-uhl
Definition
To operate at maximum speed or effort, as fast or as energetically as possible. Can refer to machines or to people putting in their greatest effort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈθɹɑtəɫ
British English
ˈæt/ /fˈʊl/ /θɹˈɒtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT FUHL THRAWT-uhl
UK
AT FUHL THROT-uhl
Listen in Context
The race car was going at full throttle down the track.
The factory is working at full throttle to meet demand.
The musicians played at full throttle all night.
The team is moving at full throttle to finish the project before the deadline.