How to Pronounce "throw a kiss"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪs
THROH-uh-KISS
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪs
thROH-uh-KISS
Definition
To kiss one's hand and then gesture as if sending the kiss through the air, usually as a greeting, farewell, or sign of affection from a distance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɪs
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /kˈɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH-uh-KISS
UK
thROH-uh-KISS
Listen in Context
She smiled and threw a kiss to her mother before leaving.
The little boy threw a kiss to his grandmother from the car window.
Whenever she says goodbye, she throws a kiss.
He was too far away, so he just threw a kiss and waved.