How to pronounce trove
Say it like TROHV. Trove is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TROHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trove pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of trove
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TROHV.
What does trove mean?
- A treasure trove; a collection of treasure.
- A collection of things.
Where does trove come from?
Originally in the phrase treasure trove, from Anglo-Norman tresor trouvé (“found treasure”), where the past participle trouvé (“found”) was interpreted in English as a noun.
Words that rhyme with trove
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trove.
Questions about saying trove
How do you pronounce trove?
Say TROHV. The American pronunciation is /troʊv/. In British English it is /trəʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trove?
Trove is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TROHV.
Is trove pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /trəʊv/ (TROHV).