How to pronounce trommel
Say it like TROM-ul. Trommel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROM).
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- TROM
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trommel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trommel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROM-ul.
What does trommel mean?
- A rotating drum for sorting items, such as waste for recycling.
Where does trommel come from?
Borrowed from German Trommel (“drum”).
Words that rhyme with trommel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trommel.
Questions about saying trommel
How do you pronounce trommel?
Say TROM-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑməl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trommel?
Trommel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROM). Broken into parts: TROM · ul.
Is trommel 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 /ˈtrɒməl/ (TROM-ul).