throttle
verbHow many syllables in throttle?
There are 2 syllables in the word throttle.Divide throttle into syllables:
throt · tle
How to pronounce throttle:
Definition of throttle:
- throttle (verb):
- to kill by such action
- to compress the throat of choke
- to kill or injure (someone) by squeezing his or her throat
Synonyms for throttle:
acceleratorgungasvalveAntonyms for throttle:
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