How to pronounce troublemakers
Say it like TRUHB-ul-may-kerz. Troublemakers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB).
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- TRUHB
- ul
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troublemakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of troublemakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRUHB-ul-may-kuz.
What does troublemakers mean?
- plural of troublemaker How to pronounce troublemaker
Questions about saying troublemakers
How do you pronounce troublemakers?
Say TRUHB-ul-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troublemakers?
Troublemakers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: TRUHB · ul · may · kerz.
Is troublemakers 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 /ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkəz/ (TRUHB-ul-may-kuz).