How to Pronounce "throw a game"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡeɪm
THROH-uh-GAYM
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈeɪm
throh-uh-GAYM
Definition
To deliberately lose a game or competition, usually for illegal or dishonest reasons, such as bribery or to benefit someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH-uh-GAYM
UK
throh-uh-GAYM
Listen in Context
The team was paid to throw a game.
It is illegal to throw a game in most sports.
He was banned because he tried to throw a game.
Rumors spread that some players might throw a game for money.