How to pronounce trochaic
Say it like truh-KAY-ik. Trochaic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- truh
- KAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trochaic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trochaic
American and British speakers say trochaic in essentially the same way: /trəˈkeɪɪk/ in the US and /troʊˈkeɪɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: troh-KAY-ik.
What does trochaic mean?
- Composed of or relating to trochees, feet of one stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
- A poetical composition of this kind.
Words that rhyme with trochaic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trochaic.
Questions about saying trochaic
How do you pronounce trochaic?
Say truh-KAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /trəˈkeɪɪk/. In British English it is /troʊˈkeɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trochaic?
Trochaic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: truh · KAY · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say trochaic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈkeɪɪk/ and the British form is /troʊˈkeɪɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.