How to pronounce troubleshooter
Say it like TRUHB-ul-shoo-ter. Troubleshooter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB).
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- TRUHB
- ul
- shoo
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troubleshooter 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.
- shooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of troubleshooter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TRUHB-ul-shoo-tuh.
What does troubleshooter mean?
- A person skilled at locating the causes of problems and rectifying them.
- A software program or routine that attempts to diagnose a problem with the system.
Where does troubleshooter come from?
From trouble + shooter, circa 1905.
Questions about saying troubleshooter
How do you pronounce troubleshooter?
Say TRUHB-ul-shoo-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌbəlˌʃutər/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troubleshooter?
Troubleshooter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHB). Broken into parts: TRUHB · ul · shoo · ter.
Is troubleshooter 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 /ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtə/ (TRUHB-ul-shoo-tuh).