How to pronounce paratroops
Say it like PER-uh-troops. Paratroops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌtrups/PER-uh-troops
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- PER
- uh
- troops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paratroops 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.
- troopsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does paratroops mean?
noun
- infantry soldiers deployed by parachute
- third-person singular simple present indicative of paratroop How to pronounce paratroop
Questions about saying paratroops
How do you pronounce paratroops?
Say PER-uh-troops. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌtrups/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paratroops?
Paratroops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · troops.