How to pronounce trashy
Say it like TRASH-ee. Trashy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRASH).
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- TRASH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trashy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trashy
American and British speakers say trashy in essentially the same way: /ˈtræʃi/ in the US and /ˈtræʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRASH-ee.
What does trashy mean?
- Like trash; having low quality and a perceived lack of depth, especially of books and films.“a trashy novel”
- Indecent or lacking class.
- Having or generating a lot of trash.
Where does trashy come from?
From trash + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trashy
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Questions about saying trashy
How do you pronounce trashy?
Say TRASH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræʃi/. In British English it is /ˈtræʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trashy?
Trashy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRASH). Broken into parts: TRASH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say trashy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræʃi/ and the British form is /ˈtræʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.