How to pronounce trophic
Say it like TROF-ik. Trophic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROF).
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- TROF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trophic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROF-ik.
What does trophic mean?
- Of or pertaining to nutrition.
- Describing the relationships between the feeding habits of organisms in a food chain.
- Of or pertaining to growth.
Words that rhyme with trophic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trophic.
Questions about saying trophic
How do you pronounce trophic?
Say TROF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑfɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trophic?
Trophic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROF). Broken into parts: TROF · ik.
Is trophic 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 /ˈtrɒfɪk/ (TROF-ik).