how to pronounce throbbing

/ˈθɹɑːbɪŋ/

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throbbing is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of throbbing in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… his mind the throbbing in his foot began …”

meanings of throbbing

verb:

Present participle of throb.

adjective:

Beating or pounding strongly.

noun:

That which throbs.

throbbing frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word throbbing occurs in english on average 2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.