How to Pronounce Troglodytes

To pronounce "troglodytes", say TROGL-odyt-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TROGL-odyt-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “troglodytes”

"troglodytes" has 3 syllables: trogl-odyt-es.

What does troglodytes 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

wrensneanderthalsneanderthaloidcavemenneanderthalhominoidsneanderthalensisbarbarians

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How many syllables are in "troglodytes"?▾

"Troglodytes" has 3 syllables: trogl · odyt · es.

What does "troglodytes" mean?▾

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

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