How to pronounce trochilus
Say it like TROK-ih-lus. Trochilus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROK).
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- TROK
- ih
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trochilus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trochilus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROK-ih-lus.
What does trochilus mean?
- Any member of the hummingbird genus Trochilus.
- A scotia.
Questions about saying trochilus
How do you pronounce trochilus?
Say TROK-ih-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑkɪləs/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒkɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trochilus?
Trochilus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROK). Broken into parts: TROK · ih · lus.
Is trochilus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtrɒkɪləs/ (TROK-ih-lus).