How to pronounce trouvaille
Say it like troo-VY. Trouvaille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- troo
- VY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trouvaille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of trouvaille
American and British speakers say trouvaille in essentially the same way: /truˈvaɪ/ in the US and /truːˈvaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: troo-VY.
What does trouvaille mean?
- A lucky find, a windfall.
Where does trouvaille come from?
Borrowed from French trouvaille.
Words that rhyme with trouvaille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trouvaille.
Questions about saying trouvaille
How do you pronounce trouvaille?
Say troo-VY. The American pronunciation is /truˈvaɪ/. In British English it is /truːˈvaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trouvaille?
Trouvaille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: troo · VY.
Do Americans and Brits say trouvaille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /truˈvaɪ/ and the British form is /truːˈvaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.