How to pronounce troubles
Say it like TRUHB-ulz. Troubles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB).
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- TRUHB
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troubles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of troubles
American and British speakers say troubles in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌbəlz/ in the US and /ˈtrʌbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHB-ulz.
What does troubles mean?
- plural of trouble How to pronounce trouble
- third-person singular simple present indicative of trouble How to pronounce trouble
Words that rhyme with troubles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of troubles.
Questions about saying troubles
How do you pronounce troubles?
Say TRUHB-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troubles?
Troubles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: TRUHB · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say troubles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.