How to pronounce trash
Say it like TRASH. Trash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trash
American and British speakers say trash in essentially the same way: /træʃ/ in the US and /træʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRASH.
What does trash mean?
- worthless material that is to be disposed of
- worthless people
- nonsensical talk or writing
- dispose of (something useless or old)“trash these old chairs”“junk an old car”
- express a totally negative opinion of“The critics panned the performance”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with trash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trash.
Questions about saying trash
How do you pronounce trash?
Say TRASH. The American pronunciation is /træʃ/. In British English it is /træʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trash?
Trash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRASH.
Do Americans and Brits say trash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /træʃ/ and the British form is /træʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.