How to pronounce trombonist
Say it like trom-BOH-nist. Trombonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- trom
- BOH
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trombonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tromKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trombonist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: trom-BOH-nist.
What does trombonist mean?
- A person who plays the trombone.
Where does trombonist come from?
From trombone + -ist.
Questions about saying trombonist
How do you pronounce trombonist?
Say trom-BOH-nist. The American pronunciation is /trɑmˈboʊnɪst/. In British English it is /trɒmˈbəʊnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trombonist?
Trombonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: trom · BOH · nist.
Is trombonist 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 /trɒmˈbəʊnɪst/ (trom-BOH-nist).