How to pronounce truss
Say it like TRUHS. Truss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of truss
American and British speakers say truss in essentially the same way: /trʌs/ in the US and /trʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHS.
What does truss mean?
- A bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.
- A structure made up of one or more triangular units made from straight beams of wood or metal, which is used to support a structure as in a roof or bridge.
- A triangular bracket.
- To tie up a bird before cooking it.
- To secure or bind with ropes.
- To support.
Where does truss come from?
From Middle English trusse, from Old French trousse, torse, from Vulgar Latin *torsus, variant of Classical Latin tortus, past participle of torqueō.
Words that rhyme with truss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of truss.
Questions about saying truss
How do you pronounce truss?
Say TRUHS. The American pronunciation is /trʌs/. In British English it is /trʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truss?
Truss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say truss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trʌs/ and the British form is /trʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.