How to pronounce paratroop
Say it like PER-uh-troop. Paratroop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌtrup/PER-uh-troop
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- PER
- uh
- troop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paratroop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- troopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does paratroop mean?
noun
- A company of paratroopers.
- To serve as a paratrooper.
Where does paratroop come from?
From para- + troop.
Questions about saying paratroop
How do you pronounce paratroop?
Say PER-uh-troop. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌtrup/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paratroop?
Paratroop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · troop.