How to Pronounce "lump in your throat"
expression
LUMP in yor THROHT
LUMP in yAW THROWHT
Definition
A 'lump in your throat' describes the tight, uncomfortable feeling you get in your throat when you are about to cry or feel very emotional, especially from sadness or pride.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫəmp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɹoʊt
British English
lˈʌmp/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /θɹˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUMP in yor THROHT
UK
LUMP in yAW THROWHT
Listen in Context
She had a lump in her throat when she said goodbye to her friends.
I got a lump in my throat during the sad movie.
When the teacher praised me, I felt a lump in my throat.
His speech was so moving that I had a real lump in my throat.