How to pronounce trolleybus
Say it like TROL-ih-bus. Trolleybus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce trolleybus. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TROL
- ih
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trolleybus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROLSay 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.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of trolleybus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROL-ih-bus.
What does trolleybus mean?
- Alternative form of trolley bus.
Where does trolleybus come from?
From trolley + bus.
Questions about saying trolleybus
How do you pronounce trolleybus?
Say TROL-ih-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑlɪbʌs/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒlɪbʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trolleybus?
Trolleybus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROL). Broken into parts: TROL · ih · bus.
Is trolleybus 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 /ˈtrɒlɪbʌs/ (TROL-ih-bus).