How to pronounce trebuchet
Say it like TREB-yoo-shet. Trebuchet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREB).
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- TREB
- yoo
- shet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trebuchet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of trebuchet
American and British speakers say trebuchet in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛbjuˌʃɛt/ in the US and /ˈtrɛbəʃɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREB-uh-shet.
What does trebuchet mean?
- A medieval siege engine consisting of a large pivoting arm heavily weighted on one end.“Medieval trebuchets are said to have been capable of launching 90-kg projectiles over distances of more than 300 meters.”
- A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.
- To shoot with a trebuchet.
Where does trebuchet come from?
From Old French trebuchet, trebuket et al.
Questions about saying trebuchet
How do you pronounce trebuchet?
Say TREB-yoo-shet. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛbjuˌʃɛt/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛbəʃɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trebuchet?
Trebuchet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREB). Broken into parts: TREB · yoo · shet.
Do Americans and Brits say trebuchet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛbjuˌʃɛt/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛbəʃɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.