How to pronounce Astroturf
Say it like AS-troh-turf. Astroturf has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæstroʊˌtɝf/AS-troh-turf
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- AS
- troh
- turf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astroturf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- turfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
What does Astroturf mean?
verb
- To cover with an artificial grasslike material.
- To fabricate an impression of political support for an agenda.
- Of a group created by a larger organization (especially a corporation or political party), but presenting itself as a grassroots organization.
- A campaign designed to appear like a genuine popular (or grassroots) movement, that does not have such popular support.
- Alternative letter-case form of AstroTurf.
Questions about saying Astroturf
How do you pronounce Astroturf?
Say AS-troh-turf. The American pronunciation is /ˈæstroʊˌtɝf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Astroturf?
Astroturf has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · troh · turf.