How to pronounce trocar
Say it like TROH-kar. Trocar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH).
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- TROH
- kar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trocar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of trocar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROH-kah.
What does trocar mean?
- A pointed hollow cylindrical device used to make small incisions and surgically insert cannulas, etc., into body cavities, or to aspirate fluids.
Where does trocar come from?
From French trocart, corruption of trois-quart.
Questions about saying trocar
How do you pronounce trocar?
Say TROH-kar. The American pronunciation is /ˈtroʊkɑr/. In British English it is /ˈtrəʊkɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trocar?
Trocar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH). Broken into parts: TROH · kar.
Is trocar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrəʊkɑː/ (TROH-kah).