How to pronounce truculent
Say it like TRUHK-yuh-lunt. Truculent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK).
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- TRUHK
- yuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truculent 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of truculent
American and British speakers say truculent in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌkjələnt/ in the US and /ˈtrʌkjʊlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHK-yuh-lunt.
What does truculent mean?
- Cruel or savage.“The truculent soldiers gave us a steely-eyed stare.”
- Defiant or uncompromising.
- Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.
Where does truculent come from?
First attested circa 1540, from Middle French, from Latin truculentus (“fierce, savage”), from trux (“fierce, wild”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying truculent
How do you pronounce truculent?
Say TRUHK-yuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌkjələnt/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌkjʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truculent?
Truculent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK). Broken into parts: TRUHK · yuh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say truculent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌkjələnt/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌkjʊlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.