How to pronounce trass
Say it like TRAS. Trass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trass
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: TRAHS.
What does trass mean?
- A whitish, grayish volcanic tufa, formed of decomposed trachytic cinders, sometimes used as a cement.
- A coarse sort of plaster or mortar, durable in water, formerly used to line cisterns and other reservoirs of water.
Where does trass come from?
From Dutch tras or German Trass, probably from Italian terrazzo (“terrace”).
Words that rhyme with trass
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trass.
Questions about saying trass
How do you pronounce trass?
Say TRAS. The American pronunciation is /træs/. In British English it is /trɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trass?
Trass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAS.
Is trass pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /trɑːs/ (TRAHS).