How to pronounce tracksuit
Say it like TRAK-soot. Tracksuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK).
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- TRAK
- soot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracksuit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tracksuit
American and British speakers say tracksuit in essentially the same way: /ˈtrækˌsut/ in the US and /ˈtrækˌsuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAK-soot.
What does tracksuit mean?
- A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in s
Where does tracksuit come from?
From track + suit.
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Questions about saying tracksuit
How do you pronounce tracksuit?
Say TRAK-soot. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrækˌsut/. In British English it is /ˈtrækˌsuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracksuit?
Tracksuit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK). Broken into parts: TRAK · soot.
Do Americans and Brits say tracksuit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrækˌsut/ and the British form is /ˈtrækˌsuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.