How to Pronounce "a lump in your throat"
expression
uh LUMP in yer THROHT
uh LUMP in yaw THROHT
Definition
A strong feeling of emotion or nervousness that almost makes you cry or makes it hard to speak, usually caused by sadness, pride, or anxiety.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫəmp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɹoʊt
British English
æɪ/ /lˈʌmp/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /θɹˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LUMP in yer THROHT
UK
uh LUMP in yaw THROHT
Listen in Context
I had a lump in my throat when I said goodbye to my friends.
The sad movie gave her a lump in her throat.
He felt a lump in his throat when he saw the old photographs.
When she accepted the award, she got a lump in her throat and could hardly speak.