How to pronounce troy
Say it like TROY. Troy is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TROY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Troy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of troy
American and British speakers say troy in essentially the same way: /trɔɪ/ in the US and /trɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROY.
What does troy mean?
- a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
- an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War
Where does troy come from?
From Middle English troye, from Anglo-Norman.
Words that rhyme with troy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of troy.
Questions about saying troy
How do you pronounce troy?
Say TROY. The American pronunciation is /trɔɪ/. In British English it is /trɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in troy?
Troy is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TROY.
Do Americans and Brits say troy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɔɪ/ and the British form is /trɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.