How to pronounce troupe
Say it like TROOP. Troupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TROOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troupe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of troupe
American and British speakers say troupe in essentially the same way: /trup/ in the US and /truːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROOP.
What does troupe mean?
- A company of, often touring, acrobats, actors, singers or dancers.
- Any group of people working together on a shared activity.
- To tour with a troupe.
Where does troupe come from?
Attested 1825; Unadapted borrowing from French troupe, which see for more.
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Words that rhyme with troupe
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Words that sound like troupe
Questions about saying troupe
How do you pronounce troupe?
Say TROOP. The American pronunciation is /trup/. In British English it is /truːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troupe?
Troupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TROOP.
Do Americans and Brits say troupe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trup/ and the British form is /truːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as troupe?
Troupe sounds the same as troop in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.