How to pronounce trauma
Say it like TRAW-muh. Trauma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAW).
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- TRAW
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trauma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trauma
American and British speakers say trauma in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɔmə/ in the US and /ˈtrɔːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAW-muh.
What does trauma mean?
- any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
- an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
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Questions about saying trauma
How do you pronounce trauma?
Say TRAW-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɔmə/. In British English it is /ˈtrɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trauma?
Trauma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAW). Broken into parts: TRAW · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say trauma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɔmə/ and the British form is /ˈtrɔːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.