How to pronounce troika
Say it like TROY-kuh. Troika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROY).
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- TROY
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troika pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of troika
American and British speakers say troika in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɔɪkə/ in the US and /ˈtrɔɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROY-kuh.
What does troika mean?
- A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.
- A party or group of three, especially a ruling council of three people in Soviet or Russian contexts.
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Questions about saying troika
How do you pronounce troika?
Say TROY-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɔɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈtrɔɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troika?
Troika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROY). Broken into parts: TROY · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say troika the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɔɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈtrɔɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.