How to pronounce trumpets
Say it like TRUHM-puts. Trumpets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHM).
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- TRUHM
- puts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trumpets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- putsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trumpets
American and British speakers say trumpets in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌmpəts/ in the US and /ˈtrʌmpəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHM-puts.
What does trumpets mean?
- plural of trumpet How to pronounce trumpet
- A plant (Sarracenia flava) with long, hollow leaves.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of trumpet How to pronounce trumpet
Questions about saying trumpets
How do you pronounce trumpets?
Say TRUHM-puts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌmpəts/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌmpəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trumpets?
Trumpets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHM). Broken into parts: TRUHM · puts.
Do Americans and Brits say trumpets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌmpəts/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌmpəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.