How to pronounce troak
Say it like TROHK. Troak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TROHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of troak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROHK.
What does troak mean?
- To barter or trade, especially outside a government monopoly.
- Barter; exchange; truck.
- Small wares.
Where does troak come from?
From Scots troak.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with troak
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Questions about saying troak
How do you pronounce troak?
Say TROHK. The American pronunciation is /troʊk/. In British English it is /trəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troak?
Troak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TROHK.
Is troak pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /trəʊk/ (TROHK).