How to pronounce troublemaker
Say it like TRUHB-ul-may-ker. Troublemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB).
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- TRUHB
- ul
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troublemaker 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of troublemaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRUHB-ul-may-kuh.
What does troublemaker mean?
- One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.“local troublemaker”
- A complainer.
Where does troublemaker come from?
From trouble + make + -er.
Questions about saying troublemaker
How do you pronounce troublemaker?
Say TRUHB-ul-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troublemaker?
Troublemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: TRUHB · ul · may · ker.
Is troublemaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkə/ (TRUHB-ul-may-kuh).