How to Pronounce Trochees

To pronounce "trochees", say TROCH-ees — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TROCH-ees

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💡 Tip for remembering “trochees”

"trochees" has 2 syllables: troch-ees. It rhymes with lychees and uchees, if that helps it stick.

What does trochees mean?

noun

  1. A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

Words that rhyme with trochees

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lycheesucheesmicheas

Related words

pastillepastilsyllabictroostitetrochleatrochleartrochatrochoid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trochees"?▾

"Trochees" has 2 syllables: troch · ees.

What does "trochees" mean?▾

Trochees: A metrical foot in verse consisting of a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.

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