How to pronounce troubled
Say it like TRUHB-uld. Troubled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB).
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- TRUHB
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troubled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of troubled
American and British speakers say troubled in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌbəld/ in the US and /ˈtrʌbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHB-uld.
What does troubled mean?
- characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need“troubled areas”“fell into a troubled sleep”
- characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination“effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive”“riotous times”
Questions about saying troubled
How do you pronounce troubled?
Say TRUHB-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌbəld/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troubled?
Troubled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: TRUHB · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say troubled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌbəld/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.