How to pronounce truculence
Say it like TRUHK-yuh-luns. Truculence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK).
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- TRUHK
- yuh
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truculence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of truculence
American and British speakers say truculence in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌkjələns/ in the US and /ˈtrʌkjələns/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHK-yuh-luns.
What does truculence mean?
- The state of being truculent; eagerness to fight; ferocity.
Where does truculence come from?
From French truculence, from Latin truculentia.
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Questions about saying truculence
How do you pronounce truculence?
Say TRUHK-yuh-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌkjələns/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌkjələns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truculence?
Truculence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK). Broken into parts: TRUHK · yuh · luns.
Do Americans and Brits say truculence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌkjələns/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌkjələns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.