How to pronounce troupial
Say it like TROO-pee-ul. Troupial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO).
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- TROO
- pee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troupial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of troupial
American and British speakers say troupial in essentially the same way: /ˈtrupiəl/ in the US and /ˈtruːpiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROO-pee-ul.
What does troupial mean?
- Any of three South American birds of the genus Icterus.
- Any bird of the American family Icteridae; an icterid.
Where does troupial come from?
French troupiale, from troupe (“troop”), so named because they live in flocks.
Words that rhyme with troupial
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Questions about saying troupial
How do you pronounce troupial?
Say TROO-pee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrupiəl/. In British English it is /ˈtruːpiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troupial?
Troupial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO). Broken into parts: TROO · pee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say troupial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrupiəl/ and the British form is /ˈtruːpiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.