How to pronounce trout
Say it like TROWT. Trout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TROWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of trout
American and British speakers say trout in essentially the same way: /traʊt/ in the US and /traʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROWT.
What does trout mean?
- flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
- any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons
Words that rhyme with trout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trout.
Questions about saying trout
How do you pronounce trout?
Say TROWT. The American pronunciation is /traʊt/. In British English it is /traʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trout?
Trout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TROWT.
Do Americans and Brits say trout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traʊt/ and the British form is /traʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.