Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clear the throat

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.25 in modern English

Syllables: clear the throat
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

v

clear mucus or food from one's throat

Example Sentences

"he cleared his throat before he started to speak"

Synonyms

hawk

Questions

What does clear the throat mean?: clear mucus or food from one's throat

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