How to pronounce trenchant
Say it like TREN-chunt. Trenchant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREN).
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- TREN
- chunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trenchant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trenchant
American and British speakers say trenchant in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛntʃənt/ in the US and /ˈtrɛntʃənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREN-chunt.
What does trenchant mean?
- Keen; biting; vigorously articulate and effective; severe.“trenchant wit”
Where does trenchant come from?
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French trenchant, the present participle of trenchier (“to cut”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with trenchant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trenchant.
Questions about saying trenchant
How do you pronounce trenchant?
Say TREN-chunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛntʃənt/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛntʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trenchant?
Trenchant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREN). Broken into parts: TREN · chunt.
Do Americans and Brits say trenchant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛntʃənt/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛntʃənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.