How to pronounce troth
Say it like TROHTH. Troth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TROHTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of troth
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROHTH.
Other ways to say troth
Troth also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- TRAWTH /trɔθ/
What does troth mean?
- a mutual promise to marry
- a solemn pledge of fidelity
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with troth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of troth.
Questions about saying troth
How do you pronounce troth?
Say TROHTH. The American pronunciation is /troʊθ/. In British English it is /trəʊθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troth?
Troth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TROHTH.
Is troth pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /trəʊθ/ (TROHTH).