How to Pronounce "throw a rope"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊp
THROH uh ROHP
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈəʊp
th-ROH uh ROHP
Definition
To send a rope through the air, usually by hand, so someone or something can catch or use it, often in rescue or climbing situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹoʊp
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH uh ROHP
UK
th-ROH uh ROHP
Listen in Context
Please throw a rope to me so I can climb up.
He needs to throw a rope across to the other boat.
The firefighters threw a rope to rescue the cat from the tree.
Can you throw a rope over that branch for me?