How to Pronounce Troglodyte

To pronounce "troglodyte", say TROGL-odyt-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “troglodyte”

"troglodyte" has 3 syllables: trogl-odyt-e.

What does troglodyte mean?

noun

  1. A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
  2. (by extension) Anything that lives underground.

    “The cave was populated by albino scorpions, blind salamanders, and other troglodytes.”

Related words

cavemanreclusehermittroglodytismpaleocavepalaeocavepre-adamite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "troglodyte"?▾

"Troglodyte" has 3 syllables: trogl · odyt · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "troglodyte"?▾

The IPA transcription of "troglodyte" is /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/.

What does "troglodyte" mean?▾

Troglodyte: A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.

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