How to pronounce trou
Say it like TROW. Trou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TROW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of trou
American and British speakers say trou in essentially the same way: /traʊ/ in the US and /traʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROW.
What does trou mean?
- Trousers.
- Rowing spandex shorts.
Where does trou come from?
From trousers.
Words that rhyme with trou
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trou.
Questions about saying trou
How do you pronounce trou?
Say TROW. The American pronunciation is /traʊ/. In British English it is /traʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trou?
Trou is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TROW.
Do Americans and Brits say trou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traʊ/ and the British form is /traʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.