How to pronounce trojan
Say it like TROH-jun. Trojan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH).
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US American/ˈtroʊdʒən/TROH-jun
UK British/ˈtrəʊdʒən/TROH-jun
- TROH
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trojan 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.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trojan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROH-jun.
What does trojan mean?
noun
- Malware that appears to perform or actually performs a desired task for a user while performing a harmful task without the user's knowledge or consent.
- Describing a satellite (moon or minor planet) that shares an orbit with another
- To infect (a system) with a trojan.
Where does trojan come from?
From Trojan horse.
Questions about saying trojan
How do you pronounce trojan?
Say TROH-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtroʊdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈtrəʊdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trojan?
Trojan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROH). Broken into parts: TROH · jun.
Is trojan 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 /ˈtrəʊdʒən/ (TROH-jun).