How to pronounce trochee
Say it like TROH-kee. Trochee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH).
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- TROH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trochee 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of trochee
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROH-kee.
What does trochee mean?
- A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed or heavy syllable followed by an unstressed or light syllable.
Words that rhyme with trochee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trochee.
Questions about saying trochee
How do you pronounce trochee?
Say TROH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtroʊki/. In British English it is /ˈtrəʊki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trochee?
Trochee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH). Broken into parts: TROH · kee.
Is trochee 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 /ˈtrəʊki/ (TROH-kee).