How to pronounce trusses
Say it like TRUHS-iz. Trusses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS).
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- TRUHS
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trusses 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trusses
American and British speakers say trusses in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌsɪz/ in the US and /ˈtrʌsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHS-iz.
What does trusses mean?
- plural of truss How to pronounce truss
- third-person singular simple present indicative of truss How to pronounce truss
Questions about saying trusses
How do you pronounce trusses?
Say TRUHS-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trusses?
Trusses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS). Broken into parts: TRUHS · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say trusses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.