How to pronounce poltroon
Say it like pol-TROON. Poltroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROON).
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- pol
- TROON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poltroon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TROONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of poltroon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-TROON.
What does poltroon mean?
- An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.
- Cowardly.
Where does poltroon come from?
From Middle French poltron, from Italian poltrone.
Words that rhyme with poltroon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poltroon.
Questions about saying poltroon
How do you pronounce poltroon?
Say pol-TROON. The American pronunciation is /pɑlˈtrun/. In British English it is /pɒlˈtruːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poltroon?
Poltroon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROON). Broken into parts: pol · TROON.
Is poltroon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɒlˈtruːn/ (pol-TROON).