How to pronounce troppo
Say it like TROP-oh. Troppo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROP).
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- TROP
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troppo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of troppo
- 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: TROP-oh.
What does troppo mean?
- Crazy, mad, strangely behaving; especially as attributed to hot weather.“Barry′s gone troppo and married that sheila he′s only known for two weeks.”
Where does troppo come from?
From tropical + -o (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying troppo
How do you pronounce troppo?
Say TROP-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troppo?
Troppo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROP). Broken into parts: TROP · oh.
Is troppo 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 /ˈtrɒpəʊ/ (TROP-oh).