How to pronounce troglodyte
Say it like TROG-luh-dyte. Troglodyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce troglodyte. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TROG
- luh
- dyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troglodyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of troglodyte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROG-luh-dyte.
What does troglodyte mean?
- A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
- Anything that lives underground.“The cave was populated by albino scorpions, blind salamanders, and other troglodytes.”
- The Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.
Questions about saying troglodyte
How do you pronounce troglodyte?
Say TROG-luh-dyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑɡlədaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troglodyte?
Troglodyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROG). Broken into parts: TROG · luh · dyte.
Is troglodyte 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 /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/ (TROG-luh-dyte).